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Report #2890145

Received Mar 20, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
77 yrs
State
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Onset
Days to onset
Hospital days

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME)UNKNOWN MANUFACTURERUNKUNK

Symptoms (1)

Nerve injury

Symptom narrative

I still have nerve damage to the right side of my head and neck.; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of nerve damage in a elderly male patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included chickenpox (the patient also had the chicken pot shot in Elementary school). Previously administered products included Shingles vaccine with an associated reaction of herpes zoster (received shingles vaccine at age of 66). On an unknown date, the patient received Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, not applicable after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced nerve damage (Verbatim: I still have nerve damage to the right side of my head and neck.). The outcome of the nerve damage was not resolved. Additional Information: GSK receipt date 12-MAR-2026 This case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media. The patient had the shots again and nearly 4 years later the patient still have nerve damage to the right side of head and neck. The batch number was not provided, and we are unable to contact the reporter.

Medical history

Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Chickenpox (the patient also had the chicken pot shot in Elementary school)