Dr. Scott Gottlieb reacts to RFK Jr. linking autism to Tylenol

Autism Research & Litigation - A report is expected to address the cause of the autism epidemic, potentially linking a product to autism, possibly including vaccine ingredients [1][2] - A study in JAMA in 2024, involving 248% million children, found no causal link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism [2] - A case in the second circuit involves 550 families suing for hundreds of millions of dollars regarding a potential link between a product and autism [3] - There are concerns that HHS might support issues championed by the plaintiffs bar, similar to the talc controversy [4][5] Vaccine & Healthcare Guidance Confusion - There is confusion among American doctors regarding vaccine guidelines, as highlighted by Senator Cassidy's letter from a doctor friend [7] - The confusion extends beyond guidelines to clinical recommendations, causing friction in the marketplace [7] - Pharmacies and doctor's offices are uncertain about dispensing COVID vaccines due to conflicting recommendations from the FDA and CDC (ASIP) [8][9] - Two-thirds of states tie dispensing decisions to FDA approval, while one-third rely on ASIP recommendations, which are expected to be more restrictive [8][9] - Some states, like Massachusetts and Colorado, are trying to create flexibility for pharmacies by circumventing statutes tied to ASIP [10] - There are questions about whether self-attestation will be sufficient for patients under 65 who are at high risk of severe COVID outcomes to receive the vaccine [11]