vaccines in the military...

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Anyone on this list in the military or know of the rules about

getting vaccines if you are in the military? My brother just came

back into town (he's in the military) and I asked him what vaccines

he's had this year, how often he has to take vaccines, etc. He said

there is always *at least* one a year. Last year he only got one,

but there were two offered. He said that he declined the flu

vaccine, which they allow, but he " had " to get the Hep. B vaccine.

He said if you don't get the Hep. B vaccine (or other vaccine they

say you " have " to have), then you " can't deploy, " which means you

can't go out of the country, which means you're " not in a mobility

position, " which means that you don't qualify as a military member.

So, basically, you " have " to get them, if they say (except the flu

vaccine).

Anyone know if this is correct, or if there are any exemptions for

military? I have reason to believe my brother may be vaccine injured

(from childhood), but it is hard to say. He fell down a flight of

steps at a babysitters (only time my mother left us w/ anyone),

and had a different temperament after that. However, a lot of his

temperaments are characteristic of a mild form of autism, which makes

me wonder if vaccines played a part in his behavior change as well.

We'll never know.

Any info on this would be appreciated.