Received Feb 6, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (SHINGRIX) | GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS | 1 | — | — |
When I was given my first Shingrix shot, it was injected into my tricep; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via call center representative and described the occurrence of vaccine administered at inappropriate site in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis. On an unknown date, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced vaccine administered at inappropriate site (Verbatim: When I was given my first Shingrix shot, it was injected into my tricep). The outcome of the vaccine administered at inappropriate site was unknown. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 02-FEB-2025 The reporter reported that when the patient was given my first Shingrix shot, it was injected into my tricep which led to vaccine administered at inappropriate site. The reporter asked should not the shot be injected into the deltoid.