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Does Tylenol use during pregnancy cause autism?

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Medical experts and large-scale studies consistently find no strong evidence that Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy causes autism. Leading medical organizations continue to recommend Tylenol as the safest pain reliever for pregnant women, and warnings linking it to autism are not supported by current scientific data.

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Trump’s warning on Tylenol and autism sparks medical debate

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  • President Trump issued new guidelines advising pregnant women to avoid Tylenol, claiming it causes autism.
  • The move is supported by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, who has controversial medical views. 36s
  • The administration claims Tylenol use during pregnancy is to blame for autism after reevaluating studies. 54s
  • Medical experts are skeptical, noting that a causal link between Tylenol and autism has not been proven. 1m 2s
  • Doctors warn that avoiding Tylenol could lead to untreated fevers in pregnant women, posing health risks. 1m 41s
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Trump’s warning on Tylenol and autism sparks medical debate
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France 24
2 hours ago
Trump’s warning on Tylenol and autism sparks medical debate

Many doctors are skeptical, saying it's difficult to prove a causal link from the data, as any correlation could be caused by the condition prompting a woman to take the medication.

Trump makes unproven link between autism, acetaminophen
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CBC News
7 hours ago
Trump makes unproven link between autism, acetaminophen

There is no strong evidence to support that acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism or ADHD or any other neurodevelopmental disorder.

Doctors, pharmacists back Tylenol as 'safest bet'
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Scripps Local
7 hours ago
Doctors, pharmacists back Tylenol as 'safest bet'

Expert bodies have all reached the conclusion that there's no strong evidence to support that acetaminophen used during pregnancy increases risk of autism or ADHD.

Doctor reacts to Trump's announcement about Tylenol and autism
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CBS America
16 hours ago
Doctor reacts to Trump's announcement about Tylenol and autism

The best evidence we have does not show that Tylenol causes autism.

Trump, FDA tell pregnant women not to take Tylenol
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CBS America
17 hours ago
Trump, FDA tell pregnant women not to take Tylenol

Just last month, Trump's own FDA said it has not found clear evidence that appropriate use of acetaminophen during pregnancy causes birth or development issues.

Trump admin plans to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy
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CNBC
1 day ago
Trump admin plans to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy

One large study last year found that when you look at siblings, so you take out the factor of genetics, that association goes away.

Trump teases autism-related announcement
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CBS America
1 day ago
Trump teases autism-related announcement

No, the best evidence does not show an association between Tylenol and autism.

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