Received Jan 14, 2026
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | 1 | UNK | — |
sore arm from getting shot in non dominant hand; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of pain in arm in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included chickenpox (during childhood). Family history included shingles (Mother also had shingles). The patient received the 1st dose of Shingles vaccine. The patient experienced pain in arm (Verbatim: sore arm from getting shot in non dominant hand). The outcome of the pain in arm was not reported. It was unknown if the reporter considered the pain in arm to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the pain in arm to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK receipt date:06-JAN-2026 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. The pharmacy had said they would send the patient a text alert when it was time for the second shot. The patient never received the text, so the patient drove over independently, and the second dose was administered. The batch number was not provided, and we are unable to contact the reporter. This case is 1 of 3 cases reported by same reporter.; Sender's Comments: US-GSK-US2026AMR003405: US-GSK-US2026AMR003710:
Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Chickenpox (during childhood); Shingles (Mother also had shingles)