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Report #2886421

Received Feb 23, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
Age unknown
State
Recovered
Recovered
Vaccinated
Onset
Days to onset
Hospital days

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME)UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER2UNK

Symptoms (2)

MalaiseMobility decreased

Symptom narrative

was so sick; in bed for about 4 days; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of sickness in a male patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included facial herpes zoster (shingles on my face and scalp in my 40's). Previously administered products included Shingrix (first dose was received on an unknown date). The patient received the 2nd dose of Shingles vaccine. The patient experienced sickness (Verbatim: was so sick) and bedridden (Verbatim: in bed for about 4 days). The outcome of the sickness and bedridden were resolved (duration 4 days). It was unknown if the reporter considered the sickness and bedridden to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the sickness and bedridden to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 14-FEB-2026 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. The batch number was not provided and we and unable to contact the reporter.

Medical history

Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Facial herpes zoster (shingles on my face and scalp in my 40's)