Received Feb 9, 2026
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | 1 | UNK | — |
It is worth the discomfort versus having shingles; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of discomfort in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. Family history included shingles (Patient's mother). 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 discomfort (Verbatim: It is worth the discomfort versus having shingles). The outcome of the discomfort was not reported. It was unknown if the reporter considered the discomfort to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the discomfort to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 04-FEB-2026 This case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media. The patient reported that they strongly suggested getting the shingles vaccine. They stated that they had just received their first dose and planned to get the second dose in two months. They expressed that it was worth having the discomfort compared to shingles. The patient mentioned that they had witnessed too many people suffering from shingles, including their mother, she was now their angel. They encouraged others to think about it. The batch number was not provided and we and unable to contact the reporter.
Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Shingles (Patient's mother)