Received Nov 13, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | 2 | UNK | — |
I had flu-like symptoms after each shot though.; 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 an unknown date, the patient received the 2nd dose of Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced influenza-like symptoms (Verbatim: I had flu-like symptoms after each shot though.). Rechallenge with Shingles vaccine was positive. The outcome of the influenza-like symptoms was not reported. 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. Linked case(s) involving the same patient: US2025AMR145539 Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 08-NOV-2025 The patient stated that their parents had experienced similar symptoms. The patient had received their second vaccine dose recently. They reported not having gone through the same condition as their parents but did experience flu-like symptoms after each dose. The patient to be prepared for such symptoms but the still worthwhile. The batch number was not provided, and we are unable to contact the reporter.