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India's Health Ministry, along with leading doctors and public health experts, has firmly supported the government's position on the safety of COVID‑19 vaccines. The authorities emphasise that vaccines were approved strictly under emergency use authorisation, following thorough international safety and efficacy standards, and have played a vital role in protecting millions of lives.

The recent controversy spiked in Karnataka’s Hassan district, where an increase in cardiac arrests among young individuals prompted local leaders to suggest a possible link to vaccinations. Yet, top institutions including ICMR and AIIMS found no such connection: early findings point to underlying health conditions, lifestyle habits, genetics, or post-COVID complications—not vaccination—as the likely triggers. 

Health ministry officials caution against spreading unverified claims, stating "spreading such claims without proper evidence is harmful" and that COVID‑19 vaccines remain "safe and effective" with serious side effects being exceedingly rare.An expert committee chaired by Dr. Ravindranath of the Jayadeva Institute has been set up to carry out further investigations and will submit its findings within ten days.

 Meanwhile, medical leaders like Biocon’s Kiran Mazumdar‑Shaw have rebutted the allegations, calling them “factually incorrect” and stressing the rigorous protocols vaccines underwent. They warn that without proper scientific evidence, such claims risk undermining public trust in lifesaving immunisation campaigns.

The government calls for calm and vigilance: citizens should continue routine vaccinations, stay aware of any symptoms, and follow official updates from the expert panel before drawing conclusions.