India • Jul 02, 2025

No direct link between COVID-19 vaccine and sudden deaths

After months of investigation, the Indian government says there's no direct link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths in young adults.
This follows studies looking at cases among healthy people aged 18-45 from October 2021 to March 2023.

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Studies conducted across India

A major ICMR study found no increased risk of sudden death after vaccination.
AIIMS researchers also pointed to heart attacks and genetic factors—not vaccines—as the main reasons behind these cases.

Trust science, say experts

The Health Ministry warns that spreading false claims about vaccine risks can hurt public trust and make it harder to keep everyone safe.
They stress that science shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe for most people, with serious side effects being extremely rare.