Trump to link Tylenol use in pregnant women to autism as president promises ‘amazing’ announcement
Warning Trump autism announcement will force ‘dangerous choices’ for mothers
- President Donald Trump has announced his administration expects to identify a root cause of autism, promising an "amazing" and "important" news conference on Monday.
- The Department of Health and Human Services, under Robert F Kennedy Jr., reportedly plans to link Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and low folate levels to autism.
- Medical organisations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Tylenol's manufacturer, Kenvue, dispute these claims, saying there is no credible evidence.
- Kenvue warned that the announcement could force expectant mothers to make "dangerous choices" regarding pain relief, while medical professionals affirm Tylenol's safety for pregnant people.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention attributes the reported increase in autism diagnoses to expanded diagnostic criteria and improved screening, not an actual rise in prevalence.