# Military branches restore flu shot requirement after virus swept through base

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> **Published:** 2026-06-24T14:54:54.000Z  
> **Category:** REGULATION  
> **Impact Score:** 160/100  
> **Primary Source:** [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/06/military-branches-restore-flu-shot-requirement-after-virus-swept-through-base)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/military-branches-restore-flu-shot-requirement-after-virus-swept-through-base](https://spidits.com/timeline/military-branches-restore-flu-shot-requirement-after-virus-swept-through-base)

## Executive Summary
Branches received exceptions to Hegseth's policy that made the shot optional.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/06/military-branches-restore-flu-shot-requirement-after-virus-swept-through-base)**: Military branches restore flu shot requirement after virus swept through base — _Branches received exceptions to Hegseth's policy that made the shot optional._

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