A recent autopsy-based study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has found no scientific evidence linking Covid-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among young adults, providing crucial clarity amid widespread public concern and misinformation. The study concludes that coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the most common cause of sudden, unexplained deaths in this age group, not vaccination.

The research was carried out following reports and social media claims suggesting a possible rise in sudden deaths among young people after Covid vaccination. To address these concerns with scientific rigor, AIIMS researchers conducted detailed post-mortem examinations and clinical assessments, focusing on individuals who had died suddenly and unexpectedly. The findings clearly indicate that Covid vaccines did not play a causal role in these deaths.

According to the study, cardiovascular conditions—particularly coronary artery disease—were the leading contributors to sudden fatalities. In several cases, underlying heart disease to sudden fatalities. In several cases, underlying heart disease had either gone undiagnosed or was underestimated due to the relatively young age of the individuals. Factors such as lifestyle habits, genetic predisposition, stress, and metabolic disorders were identified as more plausible contributors.

The AIIMS study is significant because it relies on autopsy evidence, which is considered one of the most reliable methods for determining the exact cause of death. Unlike observational correlations or anecdotal reports, autopsy-based research allows doctors to directly examine organs, blood vessels, and tissues, ruling out speculation and reinforcing evidence-based conclusions.

Public health experts say the findings should help counter vaccine hesitancy, which has been fueled by unverified claims and fear-driven narratives. Covid vaccines, according to existing global and Indian data, have saved millions of lives by preventing severe disease, hospitalisation, and death. The AIIMS findings further strengthen the position that vaccines are safe and effective, and that fears of sudden death linked to vaccination are unfounded.