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Report #2864389

Received Oct 8, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
Age unknown
State
—
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Sep 17, 2025
Onset
Sep 18, 2025
Days to onset
1
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME)UNKNOWN MANUFACTURERUNKUNK—

Symptoms (1)

Myalgia

Symptom narrative

severe muscle pain in lower back and hips; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer and described the occurrence of muscle pain in a 59-year-old male patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included spinal operation (two spine surgeries). Concurrent medical conditions included diabetes (mild). Concomitant products included metformin. On 17-SEP-2025, the patient received Shingles vaccine. On 18-SEP-2025, 1 days after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced muscle pain (Verbatim: severe muscle pain in lower back and hips). The outcome of the muscle pain was not resolved. It was unknown if the reporter considered the muscle pain to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the muscle pain to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 23-SEP-2025 The patient reported that he experienced severe muscle pain in lower back and hips after receiving Shingrix vaccine

Current illness

Diabetes (mild)

Medical history

Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Spinal operation (two spine surgeries)

Other medications

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