Received Mar 17, 2026
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (SHINGRIX) | GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS | 1 | UNK | — |
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (SHINGRIX) | GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS | 2 | UNK | — |
Herpes zoster symptoms on abdomen; received 1st dose 5 years ago and did not receive the second dose; This non-serious case was reported by a physician via sales rep and described the occurrence of herpes zoster in a elderly male patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis. Co-suspect products included Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included herpes zoster. On an unknown date, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix and did not receive the 2nd dose of Shingrix. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced herpes zoster (Verbatim: Herpes zoster symptoms on abdomen) and incomplete course of vaccination (Verbatim: received 1st dose 5 years ago and did not receive the second dose). The outcome of the herpes zoster was resolved and the outcome of the incomplete course of vaccination was not applicable. It was unknown if the reporter considered the herpes zoster to be related to Shingrix. It was unknown if the company considered the herpes zoster to be related to Shingrix. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 10-MAR-2026 The patient reported having had one dose of an herpes zoster vaccine approximately 5 years ago, it was not confirmed which vaccine the patient had the received. The patient reported never getting a second dose and recently experienced herpes zoster symptoms (he had herpes zoster in the past). The patient reported that the symptoms were mild and resolved without the need to take any antivirals. Healthcare professional did not observe the rash herself, this was all based on the patient's report. Healthcare professional believed since the patient experienced herpes zoster in the same place previously, that this was likely a mild case of herpes zoster. The batch number was not provided, and we are unable to contact the reporter.
Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Herpes zoster