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Report #2842084

Received May 21, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Unknown
Age
Age unknown
State
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Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
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Onset
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Days to onset
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Hospital days
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Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (SHINGRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS1UNKLA

Symptoms (1)

Product preparation issue

Symptom narrative

Adjuvant was given without being mixed with the active ingredient; Adjuvant was given without being mixed with the active ingredient; This non-serious case was reported by a other health professional via sales rep and described the occurrence of inappropriate preparation of medication in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis. On an unknown date, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix (left arm). On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced inappropriate preparation of medication (Verbatim: Adjuvant was given without being mixed with the active ingredient) and inappropriate dose of vaccine administered (Verbatim: Adjuvant was given without being mixed with the active ingredient). The outcome of the inappropriate preparation of medication and inappropriate dose of vaccine administered were not applicable. Additional Information: GSK receipt date: 15-MAY-2025 Other HCP reported that Adjuvant was given without being mixed with the active ingredient. Reporter asked MA to call medical line and report the incident. The patient received only adjuvant of Shingrix, which led to inappropriate preparation of medication and inappropriate dose of vaccine administered.