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Report #2882086

Received Jan 16, 2026

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Overview

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

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME)UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER2UNK—

Symptoms (2)

MalaiseMyalgia

Symptom narrative

sore muscles; felt a bit icky; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of muscle soreness in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included shingles (have had a relatively mild case of shingles, and it was awful). Concurrent medical conditions included numbness (shoulder was permanently numb as a result). 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 muscle soreness (Verbatim: sore muscles) and unwell (Verbatim: felt a bit icky). The outcome of the muscle soreness and unwell were resolved (duration 2 days). It was unknown if the reporter considered the muscle soreness and unwell to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the muscle soreness and unwell to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK receipt date: 10-JAN-2026 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. The patient got the second shot a couple of days ago and had two days of sore muscles and felt a bit icky. It was passed now. The patient reported that it could get pretty bad, better to get the vaccine. The batch number was not provided, and unable to contact the reporter.

Current illness

Numbness (shoulder was permanently numb as a result)

Medical history

Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Shingles (have had a relatively mild case of shingles, and it was awful)