Sex: U
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity, Pruritus, Rash generalised, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a other health professional and described the occurrence of shingles in a adult patient who received SHINGRIX for prophylaxis. In November 2018, the patient received the 1st dose of SHINGRIX. In November 2018, 14 days after receiving SHINGRIX, the patient experienced shingles, pain in arm, influenza like illness, itchy rash, tiredness, pain, chills, pruritus, allergy to vaccine and generalized rash. The patient was treated with VALTREX, ZYRTEC P, steroids NOS and prednisone. On an unknown date, the outcome of the shingles, influenza like illness, itchy rash, tiredness, pain, chills, pruritus, allergy to vaccine and generalized rash were unknown and the outcome of the pain in arm was recovered/resolved. It was unknown if the reporter considered the shingles, pain in arm, influenza like illness, itchy rash, tiredness, pain, chills, pruritus, allergy to vaccine and generalized rash to be related to SHINGRIX. Additional details were reported as follows: The age at vaccination was not reported. The age group was not reported but was selected adult as per vaccine indication. The patient got the 1st dose of SHINGRIX 3 weeks ago from the date of reporting. The patient was not in favor of it but their physician recommended it. The patient arm was hurt, very sore for 24 hours after the dose and the patient felt like they had the flu. Two weeks later from the date of reporting the patient developed a terrible case of shingles on their left torso and now for the past week they had a rash all over their torso both sides and their arms and legs. Two weeks after the dose the patient developed a rash on their left abdomen. The patient had the classic horizontal stripes of shingles but it was not painful and did not erupt. A day or two later, the rash spread to all parts of their abdomen, chest, calves, etc. It was then very itchy, becoming painful and was a major issue since it was disseminated and not limited to one side. The patient was extremely tired and had aches and some chills. The patient was on VALTREX to hopefully stop the spread of the rash at the time of reporting. The patient was on steroids at the time of reporting. The patient had been at the clinic for twice. The patient went again today complaining of the unbearable itch. The patient was now on Prednisone and ZYRTEC to stop what might be a severe allergy to the proteins in SHINGRIX. The patient was not happy and did not think the GlaxoSmithKline sufficiently warned of these reactions. The patient was thankful they did not get the shot before a recent two week trip to. It would have ruined that trip. Now it had just ruined their holiday and put their life on hold for two weeks. Most important, however, is that they did not think GSK being sufficiently open and candid about the potential side effects and possible allergic reactions to the vaccine. In fact one doctor they spoke to said she was no longer recommending the vaccine, had seen terrible side effects and thinks that maybe the reported shortages of the vaccine are actually GSK limiting the supply as you learn more about the side effects. Whatever the truth, the patient was not at all happy with the vaccine and their current condition. The patient was hope GlaxoSmithKline would take steps to remedy the problem GlaxoSmithKline had caused.