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Report #2887259

Received Mar 1, 2026

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Overview

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

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME)UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER1UNK

Symptoms (2)

Influenza like illnessMalaise

Symptom narrative

felt like a mild flu; knocked me out for a day; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of worn out in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. 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 worn out (Verbatim: knocked me out for a day) and influenza-like symptoms (Verbatim: felt like a mild flu). The outcome of the worn out was resolved (duration 1 day) and the outcome of the influenza-like symptoms was not reported. The reporter considered the worn out and influenza-like symptoms to be related to Shingles vaccine. The company considered the worn out and influenza-like symptoms to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK receipt date:21-FEB-2026 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. Patient stated that after seeing his/ her mother suffering for months, he/ she decided to get the vaccine. The batch number was not provided, and we are unable to contact the reporter.