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Report #2846566

Received Jun 19, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Unknown
Age
Age unknown
State
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Recovered
Not recovered
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 (NO BRAND NAME)UNKNOWN MANUFACTURERUNKUNK—

Symptoms (3)

Atrial fibrillationCardiac operationImmediate post-injection reaction

Symptom narrative

This vaccine sent into immediate afib; This serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of atrial fibrillation in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. On an unknown date, the patient received Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, immediately after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced atrial fibrillation (Verbatim: This vaccine sent into immediate afib) (serious criteria GSK medically significant and clinically significant/intervention required). The outcome of the atrial fibrillation was not resolved. It was unknown if the reporter considered the atrial fibrillation to be related to Shingles vaccine. The company considered the atrial fibrillation to be unrelated to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 10-JUN-2025 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. The patient said that the Shingles vaccine sent him/her into immediate afib (atrial fibrillation). The patient had no previous heart problems. The patient had to have two surgeries on his/her heart. The patient was still taking heart medications. The patient stated did not get vaccine. If get a rash go immediately to the physician.; Sender's Comments: Atrial fibrillation is an unlisted event which is considered unrelated to GSK vaccine Shingles vaccine