Injection Objection: Adverse Vaccine Reactions

We do it with the best of intentions; we arrange a mere moment of discomfort that will protect our horses against any number of painful, debilitating, and potentially deadly diseases. A vaccine is our first line of defense against illness, but it can, and occasionally does, backfire with resounding force.

Adverse vaccination reactions can take many forms, from mild cases such as a stiff neck to the extreme of anaphylactic shock and death. Understanding how to minimize adverse reactions and having a plan in mind in case of an adverse reaction can help your horse stay comfortable following vacc