No Link Between COVID-19 Vaccines and Sudden Cardiac Deaths, Confirms Karnataka Expert Panel

Expert Panel Debunks Vaccine Myth in Karnataka A government-appointed expert committee in Karnataka has concluded that there is no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 infections or vaccinations to the recent spike in sudden cardiac deaths in the state. The expert panel, set up to investigate this rising concern, submitted a comprehensive report dismissing claims that COVID-19 vaccines have contributed to these events. Report Findings: Multicausal and Lifestyle Driven The report stated that the increase in sudden cardiac deaths is multifactorial —arising from a complex interplay of behavioural, genetic, and environmental factors rather than a single identifiable cause. While a temporary rise in cardiovascular events was observed immediately after COVID-19 due to pro-inflammatory states , the long-term impact—especially three years after the pandemic —is negligible and unsupported by scientific data. Emphasis on Public Health Awareness The panel highlighted a pressing public ...