2 July 2025 : The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday that no link has been found between the COVID-19 vaccines and the surge of sudden deaths due to heart attacks.
The ministry cited extensive studies conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on sudden deaths among adults post-COVID to make that claim.
“Studies by ICMR and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have affirmed that COVID-19 vaccines in India are safe and effective, with extremely rare instances of serious side effects,” the ministry said in a statement.
The statement clarified that sudden cardiac deaths can occur due to various factors
Sudden cardiac deaths can result from a wide range of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, pre-existing conditions, and post-COVID complications. Scientific experts have reiterated that statements linking COVID vaccination to sudden deaths are false and misleading and are not supported by scientific consensus: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Summary:
A major study found COVID vaccines don’t cause sudden deaths; risk factors included prior COVID, family history, substance use, and intense exercise.