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Report #2897668

Received May 24, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
Age unknown
State
TX
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
Onset
May 1, 2026
Days to onset
Hospital days

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (SHINGRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS1

Symptoms (2)

DysphoniaRash

Symptom narrative

rash that moves around her body. It has been on the top of her arms, lower back, both her hips and also spots on the top of her head; Hoarseness; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via call center representative and described the occurrence of generalized rash in a female patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included blood pressure high (Blood pressure high). Concomitant products included mefenamic acid (Advil), lovastatin, carvedilol and spironolactone. On an unknown date, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix. In MAY-2026, less than a month after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced hoarseness (Verbatim: Hoarseness). On an unknown date, the patient experienced generalized rash (Verbatim: rash that moves around her body. It has been on the top of her arms, lower back, both her hips and also spots on the top of her head). The patient was treated with hydrocortisone hydrogen succinate (Hydrocortisone) and clobetasol propionate. The outcome of the generalized rash and hoarseness were unknown. It was unknown if the reporter considered the generalized rash and hoarseness to be related to Shingrix. It was unknown if the company considered the generalized rash and hoarseness to be related to Shingrix. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 18-MAY-2026 The reporter was the patient who stated that she received her first dose of Shingrix 2 weeks ago. Within 2 days, she experienced a rash that moves around her body. It has been on the top of her arms, lower back, both her hips and also spots on the top of her head. She was given hydrocortisone ointment 2.5 percent which she applies 10 times a day. She also uses clobetasol propionate cream 0.5 percent. She also reports hoarseness that started in the last 2 weeks. The batch number was not provided upon follow up with the reporter.

Medical history

Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Blood pressure high

Other medications

ADVIL; LOVASTATIN; CARVEDILOL; SPIRONOLACTONE