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The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

COVID vaccine not responsible for premature deaths in adults: Govt cites ICMR data

COVID vaccine and sudden death concerns about the link between COVID vaccines and sudden deaths have been a topic of public interest. However, evidence consistently shows that COVID vaccination does not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death. Instead, vaccines have been proven to reduce severe outcomes from COVID-19, including hospitalizations and deaths, by strengthening the immune system. Health experts emphasize that vaccines undergo rigorous safety evaluations before approval. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda recently reaffirmed in the Rajya Sabha that COVID vaccination lowered the odds of sudden death among young adults.

Covid vaccination did not raise the risk of unexplained sudden deaths among young adults in India; instead, it reduced their likelihood, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

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