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The Guardian - US
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Melody Schreiber

US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire

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US army soldiers conduct operations during combat training in Killeen, Texas, in 2025. Photograph: Brandon Bell/Getty Images

The US military is racing to vaccinate new recruits after a two-month halt on mandatory flu shots – but it’s a temporary reprieve, as the shots will soon expire and new doses will not be available for months.

Officials will need to lean on other prevention measures to contain the growing flu outbreak at Lackland air force base in San Antonio, Texas, experts say.

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