Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Nadda: COVID-19 Vaccine Did Not Increase Heart Attack Risk
The Health Minister said that getting a COVID-19 vaccine doesn't make you more likely to have a heart attack.
Researchers studied people who had heart attacks and found that having other health problems, a family history of blood clots, or smoking were linked to heart attacks.
The government is funding research on heart problems and has programs to help prevent and treat heart disease.
People over 30 can get screened for health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Health Minister J P Nadda stated COVID-19 vaccination had no effect on heart attack risk.
The ICMR conducted a multi-centric study on heart attack cases between October 2021 and January 2023.
The study found hospitalization with AMI was linked to comorbidities, family history, and smoking.
The ICMR has funded research centers for cardiac disorders in the last two years.
The National Health Mission supports NCD programs, including cardiovascular disease initiatives.
- Who
- J P Nadda (Union Health Minister), ICMR, patients aged 18-45.
- What
- Union Health Minister J P Nadda addressed the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on heart attack risk.
- When
- The study on heart attacks was conducted between October 2021 and January 2023; Nadda spoke on Friday, July 25.
- Where
- Lok Sabha, across India (study).
- Why
- To understand the causes of heart attacks.
- Minister
- J P Nadda
- Study Period
- October 2021 - January 2023
- Study Focus
- Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
- Age of patients studied
- 18-45 years
- Findings
- Vaccination had no effect on heart attack risk