Received Sep 4, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (SHINGRIX) | GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS | 1 | — | RA |
Rash on her forearms, on top part of her elbows; Swelling, skin is swollen; Redness, elbows are still red; Little pumps going down both forearms; This non-serious case was reported by a physician via call center representative and described the occurrence of rash in a 62-year-old female patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis. On 22-AUG-2025, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix (right deltoid). In AUG-2025, less than a week after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced papular rash on arms (Verbatim: Little pumps going down both forearms). On 23-AUG-2025, the patient experienced rash (Verbatim: Rash on her forearms, on top part of her elbows), swelling (Verbatim: Swelling, skin is swollen) and erythema (Verbatim: Redness, elbows are still red). The outcome of the rash and swelling were unknown and the outcome of the erythema was not resolved and the outcome of the papular rash on arms was not reported. It was unknown if the reporter considered the rash, swelling, erythema and papular rash on arms to be related to Shingrix. It was unknown if the company considered the rash, swelling, erythema and papular rash on arms to be related to Shingrix. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 28-AUG-2025 and 29-AUG-2025 The reporter's (doctor's) wife received last Friday the Shingrix vaccine and the next day she presented rash, swelling and redness in her forearm. The reporter wanted to know if she should get the Second dose. Upon callback the doctor shared that it (rash) was not only on her forearms but on top part of her elbows and skin was swollen. Her elbows were still red. The patient had little bumps going down both forearms.