Received Oct 16, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | 1 | UNK | — |
Swelling; Redness; Itchy; hot to touch; Fever; not feel well; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of swelling 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 swelling (Verbatim: Swelling), erythema (Verbatim: Redness), pruritus (Verbatim: Itchy), feeling hot (Verbatim: hot to touch), fever (Verbatim: Fever) and feeling unwell (Verbatim: not feel well). The outcome of the swelling, erythema, pruritus, feeling hot, fever and feeling unwell were not resolved. It was unknown if the reporter considered the swelling, erythema, pruritus, feeling hot, fever and feeling unwell to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the swelling, erythema, pruritus, feeling hot, fever and feeling unwell to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 22-SEP-2025 The reporter reported that it sure had been a red swelled itchy hot to the touch fever and on the day of reporting it still not any better. The red place went from the size of a hen egg to size of a large baking potato have been very concerned about this vaccine, not sure if patient would be getting the second shot. The reporter still not feel well. The batch number was not provided and we and unable to contact the reporter.