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Everyday Law · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Sep 28, 2026 · 25-2743 · Appeal

A pharmacist and hospital representative argue in a pharmacy over a vaccine syringe.AI illustration

Can a hospital pharmacist refuse a COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons?

A pharmacist challenges her firing over religious vaccine refusal.

TL;DR

  1. 1A pharmacist was fired for not taking a COVID-19 vaccine, citing religious beliefs.
  2. 2The hospital says letting her stay without it would risk everyone's health.
  3. 3She's suing, claiming the firing violates her religious rights.

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