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Can my puppy die if I improperly administered its 5-in-1 vaccine?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 2 months old | 6.6 lbs

If i did not properly administer the 5 in 1 vaccine to my puppy, can it cause death to my puppy?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 23rd, 2019

No. Death typically is not caused by improper administration of vaccinations. Typically you are going to be dealing with either localized inflammation if the vaccine was given IM or inadequate immunization which requires re-vaccination, if the vaccine was not given completely in the pet and somehow spilled out.

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