Accusations are circulating in conservative media that the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is “destroying” the military as around 60,000 Army Reserve and National Guard members face loss of military duties and pay and other disciplinary actions for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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There is no widespread refusal of COVID-19 vaccination in the military. Over 96 percent of active-duty soldiers and service members across all branches of the military are fully vaccinated. If a response is necessary, messaging may emphasize that mandates in the military aren’t new. Service members are required to receive multiple vaccines, including MMR, polio, chickenpox, and tetanus-diphtheria, with some exemptions for religious or health reasons. Fact-checking sources:
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