Received Feb 28, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID19 | COVID19 (COVID19 (MODERNA)) | MODERNA | UNK | — | IM |
Moderna vaccine caused herpes, and respiratory issues / he now has both; Moderna vaccine caused herpes, and respiratory issues / he now has both; This spontaneous case was reported by a patient and describes the occurrence of HERPES VIRUS INFECTION (Moderna vaccine caused herpes, and respiratory issues / he now has both) and RESPIRATORY DISORDER (Moderna vaccine caused herpes, and respiratory issues / he now has both) in a 60-year-old male patient who received SPIKEVAX NOS (SPIKEVAX NOS) for COVID-19 prophylaxis. No Medical History information was reported. On an unknown date, the patient received dose of SPIKEVAX NOS (SPIKEVAX NOS) (Intramuscular use) 1 dosage form. On an unknown date, the patient experienced HERPES VIRUS INFECTION (Moderna vaccine caused herpes, and respiratory issues / he now has both) and RESPIRATORY DISORDER (Moderna vaccine caused herpes, and respiratory issues / he now has both). At the time of the report, HERPES VIRUS INFECTION (Moderna vaccine caused herpes, and respiratory issues / he now has both) and RESPIRATORY DISORDER (Moderna vaccine caused herpes, and respiratory issues / he now has both) outcome was unknown. DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (normal ranges are provided in parenthesis if available): On an unknown date, Herpes virus test: Positive. The action taken with SPIKEVAX NOS (SPIKEVAX NOS) (Intramuscular use) was unknown. No concomitant medication was reported. Patient had read reports suggesting that the moderna vaccine was linked to herpes and respiratory issues, and he now experiences both conditions. He discovered that moderna planned to release a herpes cure in June 2025, raised questions about accessibility and affordability for average workers, especially since he had limited financial resources. He was inactive sexually for over 20 years, he underwent a physical in 2019 that included herpes testing, which returned negative results. However, after receiving the moderna vaccine and boosters during the covid pandemic, he tested positive for herpes in a 2024 physical, a result he found shocking. Despite retesting twice with the same positive outcome, he felt devastated. Now in his 60s and eager to started dating, he was hesitant to pursue relationships due to the fear of unintentionally transmitting the virus, even with protection. It was unknown if the patient experienced any additional symptoms or events. No treatment medication was reported.
Test Name: herpes test; Test Result: Positive