Western Australia misses flu vaccination targets despite extended free program, with only 28% of the population vaccinated, short of the 40% goal.
The Pentagon has reinstated the flu vaccination requirement for all military recruits following a significant outbreak at the U.S. Air Force's boot camp at Lackland Air Force Base, which sickened nearly 300 people. The decision, confirmed by a Pentagon official, was reportedly unrelated to the outbreak.
Over 150 recruits at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with influenza, weeks after the defense secretary ended mandatory flu vaccinations for the military. Air Force officials have now ordered vaccinations for recruits as a containment measure.
Rio de Janeiro's City Hall has expanded its flu vaccination campaign, adding over 200 temporary immunization sites in high-traffic areas. The city now offers more than 400 vaccination points until May 31st, with the vaccine available to everyone over six months old.
