Trump links acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism, without clear evidence

Regulatory & Public Health Concerns - The White House suggests the FDA will advise doctors that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism [1] - Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr mentioned vaccines as an area of close examination regarding the cause of autism, despite previous research showing no connection [3][4] - The administration plans to initiate a safety label change on acetaminophen products and launch a national public service campaign [5] - Clinicians will be encouraged to prescribe the lowest effective dose of acetaminophen for the shortest duration necessary for pregnant women [5] Scientific & Medical Community Response - Tylenol's manufacturer strongly disagrees with the White House, stating that a decade of research shows no credible evidence linking acetaminophen to autism [2] - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists maintains that acetaminophen is safe to take during pregnancy [2] - The federal government is allocating $50 million to investigate the causes of autism [3] - Further research is needed to confirm associations between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, and to determine causality [2]