Received May 6, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | UNK | UNK | — |
Suspected vaccination failure; shingles; This serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of vaccination failure 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 vaccination failure (Verbatim: Suspected vaccination failure) (serious criteria GSK medically significant) and shingles (Verbatim: shingles). The outcome of the vaccination failure was not reported and the outcome of the shingles was resolved (duration 1 week). It was unknown if the reporter considered the vaccination failure and shingles to be related to Shingles vaccine. The company considered the vaccination failure to be unrelated to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the shingles to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 28-APR-2025 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. The patient had a short bout of shingles last year in 2024. The patient had the Shingles shot several years ago so, with medication from an ER (emergency) nurse (the patient did not know it was shingles he/she had) it cleared within a week and did not experience any pain. She said a person could still get shingles even after having the shot, but it was not as severe. Further patient stated make sure you get the shot. This case was considered as suspected vaccination failure as details regarding completion of primary vaccination schedule, time to onset and laboratory test confirming shingles were unknown at the time of reporting.; Sender's Comments: Vaccination failure is a listed event which, due to the following criteria ((insufficient information provided about completion of primary vaccination schedule, time to onset and laboratory confirmation regarding shingles) is considered unrelated to GSK vaccine Shingles vaccine.