About 50 Employees Fired for Not Getting Flu Shot

About 50 Employees Fired for Not Getting Flu Shot
A person receives an influenza shot from a nurse on Jan 6, 2014. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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A health care provider in Minnesota has fired about 50 employees after they reportedly refused to get the flu vaccine.

Essentia Health had a set Nov. 20 deadline for employees to be vaccinated, receive an exemption for medical or religious reasons, or leave the company, reported KBJR.