A young girl named Jenny saves a collie dog from a plane crash and discovers it was destined for a medical lab to help create a vaccine for spotted fever. She and the dog find a new home with a doctor, Steven Webster, who is passionate about building a hospital in their town. However, his plans are thwarted by the town mayor. When Webster's lab is destroyed and infected ticks escape, the town is thrown into chaos and Jenny becomes infected with the disease, putting her life at risk.
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A young girl saves a dog from a plane crash and discovers a tag around its neck, leading her to learn about its crucial role in providing blood for a life-saving vaccine.