Received Aug 20, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | 1 | UNK | — |
I was knocked out for 2 days; This serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of loss of consciousness in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. On an unknown date, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced loss of consciousness (Verbatim: I was knocked out for 2 days) (serious criteria GSK medically significant). The outcome of the loss of consciousness was resolved (duration 2 days). It was unknown if the reporter considered the loss of consciousness to be related to Shingles vaccine. The company considered the loss of consciousness to be unrelated to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 08-AUG-2025 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. The patient got the 1st shot on Tuesday and it kicked patient's butt. The patient was knocked out for 2 days and would definitely take off from work for the 2nd shot.; Sender's Comments: A case of Loss of consciousness, unknown time after receiving Shingles vaccine in a patient. Based on the available information a possible causality that the events were caused by the GSK product cannot be ascertained. Consent for further follow up has not been received.