Received Feb 20, 2026
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | UNK | UNK | — |
It was so severe, I almost died; This serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of near death experience in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. On an unknown date, the patient received Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced near death experience (Verbatim: It was so severe, I almost died) (serious criteria GSK medically significant). The outcome of the near death experience was not reported. It was unknown if the reporter considered the near death experience to be related to Shingles vaccine. The company considered the near death experience to be unrelated to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK receipt date: 14-Feb-2026 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. The reporter stated that he/she knew about the after effects of the shingle shot and it was so severe, he/she almost died. The batch number was not provided, and we are unable to contact the reporter.; Sender's Comments: A case of near death experience, an unknown time after receiving Shingles vaccine, in a patient. Based on the available information, a possible causality that the event was caused by the GSK product cannot be ascertained. Consent for further follow-up has not been received.