Autism Crisis & Prevalence - The report highlights a significant increase in autism rates, from 1 in 10,000 children a few decades ago to 1 in 31 overall, and 1 in 12 for boys in some areas [4][5] - Since 2000, autism rates have surged by more than 400% [5] Potential Causes & Risk Factors - The FDA will notify physicians that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism [8][9] - The report suggests a potential link between vaccines and autism, advocating for separating the MMR vaccine and delaying the Hepatitis B vaccine until the child is 12 years old [16][18][19] - The report mentions that certain groups, like the Amish, who do not take vaccines or pills, have virtually no autism [7][8] Proposed Actions & Research - HHS is launching an all-agency effort to identify all causes of autism, including toxic and pharmaceutical exposures [27] - NIH will be announcing 13 major grant awards from the autism data science initiatives [21] - The FDA will be updating the label of an existing drug to reflect potential benefits in reducing some autism symptoms [19] Treatment & Prevention - The report suggests that spreading out vaccines over a longer period and in smaller doses may be beneficial [13][14] - The report emphasizes the importance of avoiding Tylenol during pregnancy unless medically necessary [10][11][12]
Trump Tells Pregnant Women to not take Tylenol (Full Trump Remarks)
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