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Rep. Joaquin Castro blasts Hegseth for Lackland flu outbreak, calls to reinstate vaccine mandate
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
At a joint press conference, Democratic U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro, Gil Cisneros and Chrissy Houlahan introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would reinstate the mandate requiring service members to get the flu vaccine. San Antonio’s Castro and Houlahan, who r...
Key takeaway Joaquin Castro, Gil Cisneros and Chrissy Houlahan introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would reinstate the mandate requiring service members to get the flu vaccine.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The push to reinstate the flu vaccine mandate for service members has significant implications for Terrell Hills , given its proximity to Lackland Air Force Base. As a major military installation, Lackland is a significant presence in the local community, with many residents employed or connected to the base. A flu outbreak at the base can have ripple effects on the broader community, particularly during peak flu season. Rep. Castro's amendment to the NDAA aims to mitigate this risk by ensuring service members are vaccinated against the flu. The move also reflects the concerns of local health officials, who have long emphasized the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. As the amendment makes its way through Congress, Terrell Hills residents will be watching closely to see how it may impact public health in their community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? At a joint press conference, Democratic U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro, Gil Cisneros and Chrissy Houlahan introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would reinstate the mandate requiring service members to get the flu vaccine. San Antonio’s Castro and Houlahan, who r...
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