US EditionTrump administration suggests Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism
- On September 22, 2025, President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced unproven claims linking Tylenol and vaccines to autism at a White House briefing.
- Their claims stem from decades of controversy and disputed research, with Kennedy repeating debunked vaccine theories and Trump urging pregnant women to avoid Tylenol despite no clear evidence.
- Medical experts and autism researchers widely reject these links, emphasizing genetics as the primary risk factor and warning that untreated fever poses greater harm than acetaminophen during pregnancy.
- Researchers and public health leaders criticized the administration for sidelining science, with CDC experts not consulted on the announcement and concerns about political agendas undermining credible research.
- The controversy risks causing people to avoid vaccines and Tylenol despite safety, while calls persist for transparent, evidence-based studies to clarify autism's complex causes.
910 Articles
910 Articles
[NHK] The Trump administration in the United States has warned that pregnant women taking acetaminophen, the active ingredient in painkillers and fever reducers, could increase the risk of autism in their children.
Autism Society of North Carolina reacts to Trump Tylenol warning
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — During a White House press conference yesterday, President Donald Trump warned pregnant mothers to refrain from using Tylenol. According to the Trump administration, the medication has ties to causing autism. Trump also announced a new effort to study the causes of autism. The Autism Society of North Carolina is urging people and families to do their research before taking this claim at face value. According to the non…
Local doctor, leader of autism awareness group weigh in on Tylenol use
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The announcement from President Donald Trump about a link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and autism is sparking conversations in Western New York. On Monday, President Trump announced the FDA believes the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism. "I think the answer is complicated," said Dr. Stephen Turkovich, the president of …
Get the Facts: Fact-checking Trump administration link of Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism
President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claim research connects acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism, but experts dispute the evidence.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 52% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
