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Report #2881995

Received Jan 15, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Unknown
Age
Age unknown
State
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Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
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Onset
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Days to onset
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Hospital days
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Vaccines (1)

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

Symptoms (3)

Burning sensationExtra dose administeredRash

Symptom narrative

Rash; burning; get the Vaccine every year; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of rash in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. Concurrent medical conditions included shingles (have had shingles now for 25 years). On an unknown date, the patient received Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced rash (Verbatim: Rash), burning sensation (Verbatim: burning) and inappropriate schedule of vaccine administered (Verbatim: get the Vaccine every year). The outcome of the rash and burning sensation were not reported and the outcome of the inappropriate schedule of vaccine administered was not applicable. It was unknown if the reporter considered the rash and burning sensation to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the rash and burning sensation to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 11-JAN-2026 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. The patient got the Shingles vaccine every year and still got the rash, but it was not as severe since he/she had been getting the Shingles vaccine. It had been a severe burning rash on her/his back or on side, usually. The batch number was not provided, and we are unable to contact the reporter.

Current illness

Shingles (have had shingles now for 25 years)