Fact Check: Can Covaxin cause death after two years of vaccination?

Claim: An X user has shared a post which claims Bharat Biotech’s BBV152 (Covaxin) vaccine against COVID-19 can cause death even after two years of vaccination. The user also claims that the Covaxin has caused the deaths of crores of people

Fact Check: No, Covaxin cannot cause death two years after vaccination. As of the latest available information, there is no conclusive evidence linking Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech, to an increased risk of heart attacks or death occurring two years post-vaccination.

Some adverse events following vaccination can occur. However, these are generally observed within a short period after vaccination, and long-term severe side effects are extremely rare. Covaxin was approved for emergency use by the WHO, after a complete risk-benefit analysis. Moreover, vaccines are the most important tool in the fight against any disease. We must also remember we were combating a pandemic at that time. As we have stated it earlier, vaccines have saved lives and have helped in controlling the spread of disease.

Disclaimer: This story was published first on THIP Media, republished by Deccan Chronicle as part of Shakti collective.