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  • Neurology
  • Rheumatology

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  • The recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) is recommended for adults aged 50 and older to prevent shingles.
  • While generally safe, long-term adverse effects of the vaccine are not well-documented.
  • Pharmacovigilance is essential for identifying and understanding rare vaccine-related risks.

Observation:

  • A 50-year-old woman with Crohn's disease experienced persistent joint pain, effusion, and neurological symptoms (numbness, tingling) after her first Shingrix dose.
  • Symptoms lasted over a year, with diagnostic workups yielding no definitive cause.
  • The patient's condition fluctuated but remained chronic despite treatment.

Findings:

  • This case suggests a potential temporal association between the recombinant zoster vaccine and prolonged somatic and neurological adverse events.
  • The symptoms presented were atypical and not readily explained by other conditions.
  • The lack of clear diagnostic findings underscores the challenge in identifying vaccine-related adverse reactions.

Implications:

  • Reinforces the need for robust pharmacovigilance systems to detect rare, long-term adverse events following vaccination.
  • Highlights the importance of provider reporting and documentation of individual patient experiences.
  • Suggests further research into potential risk factors and longitudinal outcomes of vaccine administration is necessary, especially for individuals with pre-existing conditions.