Received Apr 9, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | 2 | UNK | — |
flu like reaction; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of influenza-like symptoms in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. Previously administered products included Shingles vaccine (Received 1st dose of vaccine on an unknown date). On an unknown date, the patient received the 2nd dose of Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced influenza-like symptoms (Verbatim: flu like reaction). The outcome of the influenza-like symptoms was resolved (duration 3 days). It was unknown if the reporter considered the influenza-like symptoms to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the influenza-like symptoms to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 30-Mar-2025 The reporter said on the public media to please get the vaccine, one and a booster three months later. After the second dose of vaccine, the reporter had a flu like reaction for about three days which was not uncommon. Also reported that it was well worth it as the reporter watched someone close to the reporter, suffer with shingles and the horrible pain it causes. Shingles definitely was not a one and done illness, as a person can develop it multiple times. It also can have long term effects.