Received Jan 19, 2026
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | 1 | UNK | — |
sick; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of sickness in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included chickenpox. 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 sickness (Verbatim: sick). The outcome of the sickness was resolved (duration 12 hrs). It was unknown if the reporter considered the sickness to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the sickness to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 14-JAN-2026 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. Patient report that a person will be blessed if they have had chickenpox, because carrying the virus means they may develop shingles later. The reporter stated that they are not a doctor but insists that the shingles vaccine is vaccine is just two and one. Reporter reported that they had chickenpox, so they received the vaccine. They think it was one and done, they do not fully remember; Patient had the shot. Patient was sick for about 12 hours, but it was worth because they do not want shingles, as it looks painful. Patient reported that if someone has never had chickenpox are safe-who knows. Patient considered these people were lucky and hope that person never get shingles. The batch number was not provided, and we are unable to contact the reporter.
Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Chickenpox