evidence: In terms of animal testing, the discursive positioning of the COVID-19 vaccine may pose a significant challenge to vegan values. Currently, there are no animal-free alternatives for many conventional drugs and medical procedures—there was none for the COVID-19 vaccines—as well as no animal-free alternative medicine in general for vegan individuals favoring options different from chemically synthesized drugs. However, this ethical challenge does not have a single or straightforward interpretation. For instance, amid the crisis, the Vegan Society reminded that the definition of veganism includes the idea that "‘it is not always possible or feasible for vegans to avoid the use of animals," which, they added, is particularly relevant to medical situations. Furthermore, even though the vegan organization directly acknowledges that the COVID-19 vaccine is tested on animals, it defends its acceptance because "it is playing a key role in tackling the pandemic and saving lives" ("Vegan Society response to COVID-19 vaccine", 2020). The notion that veganism is about choosing the ‘least bad’ option when it comes to animal suffering is widely understood. [...] COVID-19 Vaccines and Veganism (2021) Animal aid. https://www.animalaid.org.uk/COVID-19-vaccines-and-veganism/ [...] Enerio D (2021) Vegan who rejected COVID-19 vaccine over animal testing dies of virus. Int Bus Times. https://www.ibtimes.com/vegan-who-rejected-COVID-19-vaccine-over-animal-testing-dies-virus-3347130