Received Sep 5, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | 2 | UNK | — |
Felt like had flu/Ran fever/aches and pains/no appetite/felt nauseous; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of influenza-like symptoms in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. On 13-AUG-2025, the patient received the 2nd dose of Shingles vaccine. In AUG-2025, less than a week after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced influenza-like symptoms (Verbatim: Felt like had flu/Ran fever/aches and pains/no appetite/felt nauseous). The outcome of the influenza-like symptoms was resolved. It was unknown if the reporter considered the influenza-like symptoms to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the influenza-like symptoms to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK receipt date: 18-AUG-2025 The case was received from the patient via interactive digital media. The patient felt like he or she had the flu until Sunday ante meridiem (17-AUG-2025). All the symptoms the pharmacist told him or her. The patient did not want to get the shingles though. A good friend of the patient had it for 17 weeks.