Dr. . Azar, thanks for joining us. I just want to kind of remind folks what acetaminophen is, um, what type of medications you can find it in, um, and what it does.>> So, acetaminophen is what we categorize as a fever reducer and pain reliever. It is an over-the-counter medication. It's probably one of the most common and widely used over-the-counter medications for those two purposes.So when we talk about availability of fever reducers for pregnant women, we really are only talking about acetaminophen whic ...

The reason people are being diagnosed at a higher rate with autism is because there's opportunities and therapies that encourage people to become diagnosed. Samantha Aloway leads the Ark of Illinois advocating for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and also has a son diagnosed with autism. She reacts to the White House announcement linking the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, to an increased risk of autism when used during pregnancy.I never used acetamin during my ...

But we heard President Trump talking about the rates in autism and how those numbers have grown so much over the years. And of course, that's something that everyone is very much concerned about. It's not 100% clear exactly why we're seeing that.You know, some of it has to do with just more diagnosis, more awareness of this disease. But to President Trump, he talks about the fact that in his mind there is something externally that's causing this. And one of the sources that they talk about is acetaminophen, ...

For more, let's bring in Dr.. Ashish Jaw, uh, dean of Brown University School of Public Health and former White House COVID response coordinator during the Biden administration. Dr.. Jaw, great to have you with us. This physician's notice uh, on acetaminophen for use during pregnancy. It doesn't seem as stringent as perhaps the markets had expected because it says that basically it allows doctors or doesn't allow, but it says you can still take it um, but you should limit it. Um, is that not as as bad as yo ...

The White House made a controversial announcement today regarding autism, saying that acetaminophen or Tylenol could potentially increase the risk of autism and encourage women not to take it during pregnancy. Studies that are looking at a potential link between autism and acetaminophen or Tylenol have been inconclusive. There have been some that have shown that women who take Tylenol during pregnancy have an increased risk of autism in their children, but there are others that don't show that connection. A ...

Health & Safety Concerns - A new health report potentially links autism to pregnant women's use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol [2] - The science on the potential association between acetaminophen and autism is mixed [3] - There is no data that shows Tylenol causes autism [4] Company Response - Kenu, the maker of Tylenol, believes there is no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism [3] Medical Advice - Doctors say pregnant women looking for alternatives to acetaminophen should first consult with their providers [4] - Aspirin is sometimes prescribed to prevent preeclampsia in pregnancy [5] - Tylenol is often the first-line medication for pain relief during pregnancy [5]

Potential Link between Acetaminophen and Autism - An upcoming HHS report is expected to potentially link autism to pregnant women's use of acetaminophen [1] - The report will suggest folate as a way to decrease autism symptoms [1] - The report relies on existing studies and is expected to also suggest other potential causes for autism [2] - The science on the potential association between acetaminophen and autism is mixed [2] Company Stock and Stance - Shares of Ken View, the company that owns the maker of Tylenol, dropped approximately 10% [3] - Ken View believes there is no causal link between acetaminophen and autism [3] Expert Advice - Experts advise pregnant women to talk to their doctor about pain medicine [4] - Not taking pain medicine can put the mother and the fetus at risk [4] - The report indicates a potential link, not a definitive cause [4][5]