Received Apr 28, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | 2 | UNK | — |
About a month after the 2nd shot I developed Bell's palsy; This serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of bell's palsy in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. Previously administered products included Shingles vaccine (got the 2 shingles shots about 6 months apart). On an unknown date, the patient received the 2nd dose of Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, 1 month after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced bell's palsy (Verbatim: About a month after the 2nd shot I developed Bell's palsy) (serious criteria GSK medically significant). The outcome of the bell's palsy was resolved (duration 6 weeks). It was unknown if the reporter considered the bell's palsy to be related to Shingles vaccine. The company considered the bell's palsy to be unrelated to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK receipt date: 20-APR-2025 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. Patient stated that he/she got the 2 shingles shots about 6 months apart and about a month after the 2nd shot he/she developed bell's palsy. Patient stated that he/she was thankful, it went away after about 6 weeks, but indicated that it was worth getting the shots.; Sender's Comments: Bell's palsy is an unlisted event which is considered unrelated to GSK Shingles vaccine.