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SII's Covid Vaccine Under Scrutiny: Siddaramaiah Connects Hassan Deaths, Raising Safety and Scientific Concerns.
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The Serum Institute of India (SII), the manufacturer of the Covishield vaccine, has reaffirmed the safety and scientific validation of COVID-19 vaccines amidst rising concerns about heart attack deaths in Karnataka. This statement comes after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suggested a possible link between COVID-19 vaccines and a recent surge in heart attack deaths in the Hassan district.

Siddaramaiah's remarks ignited a controversy, prompting immediate responses from the Union Health Ministry and health experts who refuted any connection between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths. The Chief Minister stated that the "hasty approval and distribution" of the COVID vaccine could be a reason for heart-related deaths in the Hassan district, further noting that several studies worldwide have indicated that COVID vaccines could be a cause for the increasing number of heart attacks. In response, the Union Health Ministry cited studies by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which found no evidence to support such claims.

The ministry stated, "The matter of sudden unexplained deaths has been investigated through several agencies in the country. These studies have conclusively established that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country".

Echoing this sentiment, the SII issued a statement emphasizing the safety of its vaccines, citing the same ICMR and AIIMS studies referenced by the Health Ministry. "Two large-scale studies by ICMR and AIIMS, as cited by the Ministry of Health have found no link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths. The vaccines are safe and scientifically validated," the company asserted.

Dr. Manoj Murhekar, director of ICMR-NIE, also addressed the concerns, stating that studies across 50 hospitals in the country, including a review of approximately 800 sudden death cases, revealed no association between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden deaths. He emphasized the importance of the state's investigation into the Hassan district incidents to determine the actual causes.

Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw also countered Siddaramaiah's claim, dismissing it as "factually incorrect" and warning against the spread of misinformation. She affirmed that COVID-19 vaccines developed in India underwent rigorous protocols aligned with global standards for safety and efficacy before being approved under the Emergency Use Authorisation framework.

In response to the rise in deaths, the Karnataka government has formed a special committee, led by Dr. Ravindranath, Director of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, to investigate the matter and submit findings within ten days. The committee was initially formed in February to study the reasons behind sudden deaths among young people in the state and whether COVID-19 vaccines could have any adverse effects.

The controversy highlights the challenges faced by vaccine manufacturers and health authorities in maintaining public confidence in vaccination programs. It also underscores the importance of addressing concerns and providing accurate information to the public, especially in light of the spread of misinformation. While investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the heart attack deaths in Hassan, available scientific evidence and expert opinions currently refute any direct link to COVID-19 vaccines.


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