Adverse Vaccine Reaction Archives 

Rest in Peace, Lilly

Lilly, the original canine heroine of Champion of My Heart, died December 17, 2013, following a 23-month fight for her life — after she suffered a severe adverse rabies vaccine reaction. 


We posted nearly 190 blog updates between January 2012 when the adverse vaccine reaction first happened on through December 2013 when Lilly died. 


That’s a LOT to wade through, so here are a few quick links to some of the most important adverse vaccine reaction information.

when the worst thing happens

Routine Rabies Vaccine Gone Wrong

Read more about the very first days of Lilly’s deadly reaction to a routine rabies vaccine (late January 2012 and early February 2012). Lilly suffered a massive adverse vaccine reaction relapse in August 2012.

answers to everything people ask

Adverse Vaccine Reaction FAQ

they did not pay

Adverse Vaccine Reaction Financial Settlement Offer

Redacted version of the letter sent to the vaccine company asking for financial help paying for the extreme costs of Lilly’s veterinary care, following the severe adverse vaccine reaction

TL/DR – Ultimately …

I told them to shove it. They only wanted to pay for diagnostics, not the 10s of thousands of dollars in treatment. They expected me to sign a non-disclosure agreement. [Insert eyeroll here.]

Lilly’s Final Days

Here are links to the heartbreaking last days of Lilly’s fight for her life.
A lot. It’d be double/Triple the cost now

How Much Did It Cost to Try and Save Lilly?

Find out by reading this recap called Adverse Vaccine Reaction Cost Case Study

How Do You Survive the Death of Your Heart Dog?

Look for some good ideas on how to cope with a loss like this inside Heart Dog: Surviving the Loss of Your Canine Soul Mate.

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