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Report #2847808

Received Jun 30, 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 (2)

RashSkin discolouration

Symptom narrative

I had the vaccine but developed a small patch on my waste area; discoloration; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of patchy rash 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 patchy rash (Verbatim: I had the vaccine but developed a small patch on my waste area) and skin discoloration (Verbatim: discoloration). The outcome of the patchy rash and skin discoloration were resolving. It was unknown if the reporter considered the patchy rash and skin discoloration to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the patchy rash and skin discoloration to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 21-JUN-2025 This case was reported by the patient via interactive digital media. The patient had the vaccine but developed a small patch on his/her waste area. The patient used a prescription from the Dermatologist that had really reduced all but the discoloration. The patient also said that the Vitamins from Zosterex had taken him/her closer to recovery. The patient asked to give them a try which was available.