Received Apr 15, 2026
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | UNK | UNK | — |
sick; had the shots after 60 years; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of sickness in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included shingles (had shingles at the age of 11 and 60 years). On an unknown date, the patient received Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced sickness (Verbatim: sick) and inappropriate age at vaccine administration (Verbatim: had the shots after 60 years). The outcome of the sickness was resolved and the outcome of the inappropriate age at vaccine administration was not applicable. It was unknown if the reporter considered the sickness to be related to Shingles vaccine. It was unknown if the company considered the sickness to be related to Shingles vaccine. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 08-APR-2026, 11-APR-2026 This case was reported by patient via interactive digital media. The patient had shingles at age 11 with only a rash and no pain. They had tried to get the vaccine before turning 60 but said it was too costly. Three months after turning 60, the patient again developed shingles with very little rash but severe pain; it was not diagnosed right away because there was no visible rash. The patient then received the vaccine, which made them sick. The batch number was not provided, and we are unable to contact the reporter.
Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Shingles (had shingles at the age of 11 and 60 years)