Following an outbreak, lawmakers push to require flu vaccine for all service members in budget bill provisionAfter a recent flu outbreak sickened 284 trainees and killed one, lawmakers move to revert the flu vaccination policy to be required again for all.By Cristina Stassis3 months ago
In shift, Pentagon grants flu vaccine exceptions to military services, some federal agenciesThe Pentagon has updated their guidance on influenza vaccinations, giving select forces and agencies exceptions to the optional policy.By Cristina Stassis3 months ago
New biodefense plan seeks more research, tech to fend off outbreaksOne of the strategy’s goals is to be able develop vaccines within 100 days of an outbreak, whether naturally occurring, accidental or deliberate in origin.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 years ago
USS Milwaukee back to sea following COVID-19 outbreakWhile the Navy says infected sailors had mild or no symptoms, the outbreak still sidelined the littoral combat ship for several weeks.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 years ago
USS Milwaukee sidelined in Cuba following COVID-19 outbreakThe crew is completely vaccinated, and some sailors are exhibiting mild symptoms.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 years ago
Multiple reports of assault, robbery among Afghan evacuees at military basesThe crime reports are below the average for similarly sized populations, according to the head of Northern Command.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
