Received May 2, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | UNK | UNK | — |
inflammatory tailspin; This serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of inflammation in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included shingles (had Shingles 4 years before vaccine). On an unknown date, the patient received Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced inflammation (Verbatim: inflammatory tailspin) (serious criteria clinically significant/intervention required). The outcome of the inflammation was not reported. It was unknown if the reporter considered the inflammation to be related to Shingles vaccine. The company considered the inflammation to be unrelated to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 26-APR-2025 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. The patient reported that he/she had shingles then got the Shingles vaccine 4 years later. The patient stated he/she even spaced the two doses out a little further in hopes of not having any side effects. The vaccine was horrible. The patient stated, sent his/her body into an inflammatory tailspin resulting in surgery to correct. The patient stated that shingles was worse than childbirth, but the reaction to the vaccine was much easier.; Sender's Comments: Inflammation is an unlisted event which is considered unrelated to GSK Shingles vaccine.
Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Shingles (had Shingles 4 years before vaccine)