Received May 20, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | 1 | UNK | — |
flu like side effects; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of influenza like illness in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included shingles. Concurrent medical conditions included facial droop (was in the hospital for a week in January) and watering eyes. Additional patient notes included sagging left side of mouth. On 14-MAY-2025, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingles vaccine. In MAY-2025, less than a week after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced influenza like illness (Verbatim: flu like side effects). The outcome of the influenza like illness was not resolved. It was unknown if the reporter considered the influenza like illness to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the influenza like illness to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 15-MAY-2025 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. Patient got the first vaccine shot and was having some flu-like side effects.
Facial droop (was in the hospital for a week in January); Watering eyes
Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Shingles; Comments: sagging left side of mouth