I worked in the federal government in DC in the mid-70’s when the first swine flu scare swept the country. We were told that if we didn't get the flu shot (military-style, lined up in the hallway), we couldn't report to work and we wouldn't be paid for days we were absent. With hindsight, we know the flu vaccine that year was not only unnecessary but also dangerous to many people.
Here is a link that has more info on this madate. http://www.newsday.com/long-island/mandatory-flu-vaccination-splits-workers-1.1481242?print=true I don’t know if this is how to do this as I do not post very often...not as intelligent as most of you because I don’t have a college degree (sarc)...but certainly learn a lot here.
I was at OTS at Lackland AFB in 1976. We had to get flu shots. I was flat on my back with the flu for five days. Sickest I had ever been.