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Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Vaccine manufacturers' body, Serum Institute of India reaffirm COVID-19 vaccine safety
The Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA) has assured that all COVID-19 vaccines in India were approved for emergency use authorisation based on extensive evaluation in preclinical studies and human clinical trials. 'Patient safety and product quality are always prioritised during the vaccine development and its manufacture,' Dr G V J A Harshavardhan, Director General, IVMA, said in a statement released on Thursday. The statement sought to reassure the public on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. 'All COVID-19 vaccines in India were approved for emergency use authorisation [restricted use in emergency situations as per World Health Organization guidelines], he said, adding, 'These approvals were based on extensive evaluation in preclinical studies and human clinical trials, with positive results on safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of these vaccines.' The IVMA statement comes in the backdrop of the Union health ministry saying on Wednesday that extensive studies by several agencies have 'conclusively established no linkages' between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths. The Serum Institute of India also posted on X that the COVID-19 vaccines were safe and scientifically validated. 'Two large-scale studies by ICMR [Indian Council of Medical Research] and AIIMS [All India Institute of Medical Sciences], as cited by the Ministry of Health have found no link between Covid-19 vaccines and sudden deaths,' SII said. The IVMA statement also noted that prior to their release, all COVID-19 vaccines were tested extensively for safety by the manufacturers and were also provided Batch Release Certification by the Central Drugs Laboratory in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 'The strengths of innovation and large-scale, high-quality manufacturing are the hallmarks of the Indian vaccine ecosystem. COVID-19 vaccines manufactured in India were largely responsible for not only controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and restricting its impact on lives, livelihoods, but most importantly, enabling India's economic activity and GDP to rebound and grow to new heights globally,' Dr Harshavardhan said. 'This positive impact of COVID-19 vaccination was not only limited to India, but also to several countries worldwide, under the Government of India's Vaccine Maitri programme…,' he added.
NDTV
a day ago
- Health
- NDTV
Covid Vaccines Not Behind Sudden Deaths, Suggests Top Medical Body Study
New Delhi: None of the Covid vaccine doses are linked to heart attacks and deaths, said Dr Sudheer Arava from AIIMS, who is part of the research currently underway by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Speaking to IANS, he noted that preliminary data so far has shown no indication between heart attack and Covid jabs, developed in the country. "Till now, our study data says that the vaccine has no effect on the cause of death, whether it is a first dose, second dose or third dose, there is no difference in it," Arava added. His comments amid concerns over several heart attack deaths being seen in the country. About the study, Arava, from AIIMS' Department of Pathology, said that it was launched by the ICMR, in the aftermath of deaths happening in the country after the arrival of Covid. Initial results, soon to be published, indicate that 50 per cent of the deaths caused among individuals between 18 to 45 years are due to heart attacks. The other finding is "unexplained death, in which we could not ascertain the cause". Further, to understand whether the deaths match with those during pre-COVID days, they analysed previous data but found no difference in the cause of death. "We found out that the pattern of death rate among young individuals in pre-COVID times is similar to that of during COVID. We did not find any effect of the vaccine in this... There is no clear-cut indication saying that the vaccine causes sudden death in young individuals," Arava told IANS. "The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the very small possible side effects," added Dr Rajiv Narang from the Department of Cardiology, AIIMS. He added that "people should be aware that a heart attack is not a simple issue -- there can be many causes for sudden cardiac arrest". Meanwhile, the Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA) also issued a statement assuring the safety of the Covid vaccines developed in the country. "Covid-19 vaccines of India were developed and manufactured with the highest safety and quality standards," IVMA Director General, Dr G.V.J.A. Harshavardhan, said. "All Covid-19 vaccines in India were approved for Emergency Use Authorisation (restricted use in emergency situations of the WHO guidelines)," he added. Harshavardhan noted that the approvals were based on extensive evaluation in preclinical studies and human clinical trials. He stated that the Indian vaccines not only helped "control the Covid-19 pandemic and restrict its impact on lives, livelihoods, but most importantly, enabling India's economic activity and GDP to rebound and grow to new heights globally". Harshavardhan said that the benefits of India-made Covid jabs were also extended to several countries worldwide, under the government's Vaccine Maitri programme. "We hereby reassure the public on the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines," he said.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
3 youngsters drown in Nizamsagar backwaters
Hyderabad: Three youngsters drowned while bathing in Nizamsagar backwaters at Somwarpet village in Kamareddy district on Monday evening. Their bodies were retrieved on Tuesday. The three were identified as Madhukar Goud (18), a class 10 student from Narsingraopalle; Harshavardhan (18), an Intermediate first year student from Timmareddy village in Yellareddypet mandal; and Naveen (26), a bike mechanic from Somwarpet. On Monday evening, the trio had gone to the backwaters to freshen up after playing cricket with their friends at Somwarpet. "The three accidentally went to a deeper portion of the water body while bathing and drowned. Others who were nearby alerted the villagers and police," Nizamsagar SI Shiva Kumar said. Police subsequently took the help of expert swimmers to search for them and retrieved the bodies at around 9 am on Tuesday. "After the postmortem, we handed over the bodies to their families on Tuesday evening. On the complaint of Madhukar's family, a case was registered under BNS section 194," the SI said.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Animal' composer Harshavardhan calls working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga as recharging his system: 'He's my first director and someone I'd call a godfather'
Composer Harshavardhan, praised for 'Animal', credits director Sandeep Reddy Vanga for inspiring his best work. Their collaboration began with 'Arjun Reddy', built on deep trust and creative understanding. During lockdown, they experimented with unique sounds, resulting in distinctive scores. Harshavardhan now ventures into Malayalam cinema with 'Anomie'. Following widespread praise for his work in ' Animal ', composer Harshavardhan is venturing into Malayalam cinema for the first time. Recently, he discusses his strong creative connection with the filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga . Collaboration Began with ' Arjun Reddy ' In an interview with News18, Harshavardhan explained that his collaboration with Sandeep Reddy Vanga began during the making of 'Arjun Reddy', which helped establish a strong creative understanding that continued into 'Animal'. During the lockdown years, they had ample time to brainstorm and develop ideas. They aimed to create a distinctive sound, such as the Tabbar Brothers unite music and the signature whistle at the film's opening. Their approach was driven by experimentation rather than seeking praise, and as a result, everything naturally fell into place. A Mentor and Godfather Figure by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Harshavardhan described Vanga as his first director and a mentor, someone he considers a "godfather." He mentioned that although he initially collaborated with Radhan on 'Arjun Reddy', Sandeep recognized his involvement and gave him full credit for the background score, which surprised him. He emphasized the deep understanding between them, noting that they intuitively grasp each other's artistic language with minimal communication, a rare level of trust. Each collaboration with Sandeep energizes him, thanks to the director's clear vision and drive. He revealed that Sandeep pushes him to explore deeper emotional dimensions and create fresh, powerful music, and his confidence inspires him to deliver his best work.
