US EditionAustralian health experts warn Trump’s unfounded autism claims about paracetamol may harm pregnant women
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration states paracetamol remains Pregnancy Category A and finds no active safety concerns despite US claims linking it to autism risk.
- President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, publicly asserted that taking paracetamol during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism in children.
- Their claims came amid inconsistent scientific evidence and ongoing legal challenges dismissing lawsuits linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism or ADHD.
- Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration maintains paracetamol as Pregnancy Category A, affirming its safety for pregnant women with no active safety investigations underway.
- Following the announcement, Kenvue's share price dropped 7.5%, losing $2.6 billion in market value, while experts warned the rhetoric could cause undue distress to pregnant women.
- The controversy suggests potential public harm by undermining trust in established medical guidelines and highlights the need for evidence-based advice tailored by healthcare professionals.
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