About the link between the COVID vaccine and sudden death Concerns about the COVID vaccine and sudden death have been a topic of public interest. However, evidence consistently shows that there is no increased risk from COVID vaccination. Unexplained sudden death. Instead, by strengthening the immune system, vaccines have been shown to reduce the serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalizations and deaths. Health experts emphasize that vaccines undergo rigorous safety evaluations before approval. Union Health Minister JP Nadda It was recently confirmed in the Rajya Sabha that the Covid vaccination has reduced the chances of sudden death in young adults.
Covid vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India. Instead, it reduced their chances, Union Health Minister JP Nadda told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
Referring to a study conducted by the ICMR which found that Covid vaccination did not cause deaths among young adults in the country, the minister said the cases were apparently healthy people with no disease. , who died suddenly (hospitalized or seen for less than 24 hours. 24 hours before an apparently healthy death) from unknown causes between October 1, 2021 and March 31, 2023.
ICMR conducted this study in August last year. Study titled ‘Factors associated with unexplained sudden death in adults aged 18-45 years in India’ – a ‘multicentric matched case-control study’ in 47 tertiary care hospitals in 19 states and union territories.
A total of 729 sudden death cases and 2,916 controls were included in the analysis.
What were the causes of sudden death?
The Union Health Minister said previous admission to a Covid hospital, family history of sudden death, heavy drinking 48 hours before death/interview, use of recreational drugs and doing vigorous physical activity 48 hours before death/interview. Chances of sudden death have increased, the Union Health Minister said. .
“Therefore, the study observed that COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India. Past hospitalization for COVID-19, family history of sudden death and certain lifestyle behaviors increased the chances of unexplained sudden death,” the minister said.