Received Feb 12, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | UNK | UNK | — |
loss of hearing; now have constant ringing in my ears; This serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of hearing loss in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. On an unknown date, the patient received Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced hearing loss (Verbatim: loss of hearing) (serious criteria GSK medically significant) and ringing in ears (Verbatim: now have constant ringing in my ears). The outcome of the hearing loss and ringing in ears were not resolved. It was unknown if the reporter considered the hearing loss and ringing in ears to be related to Shingles vaccine. The company considered the hearing loss to be unrelated to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the ringing in ears to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 02-FEB-2025 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. The patient received Shingles vaccine and had severe reactions and loss of hearing. Now (at the time of reporting), the patient had constant ringing in his/her ears and require hearing aids. The patient asked to review the side effects of the vaccine. Further patient said if he/she had known about the side effects he/she might have passed on the vaccine.; Sender's Comments: Deafness is an unlisted event which is considered unrelated to GSK Shingles vaccine.