US EditionMontana Mother, Doctors Weigh in on Trump’s Claim Linking Acetaminophen to Autism
Congresswoman Kim Schrier and the Democratic Doctors Caucus demand hearings after the Trump administration made unproven claims linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism.
- At a September 22 press conference, President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linked acetaminophen use and vaccines to autism and said the FDA recommends limiting Tylenol use and began label changes.
- Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. called for congressional oversight, describing the administration's claims as 'baseless and dangerous' and urging investigations of top health officials.
- Researchers note evidence is mixed, with the 2024 Swedish study of 2.4 million children criticized for not asking pregnant women specifically about acetaminophen.
- Medical organizations and experts warned last week that promoting unproven claims about Tylenol and autism is harmful, with Simon saying, `Tylenol in and of itself, does not seem to be a trigger or cause of autism`.
- Experts urged leading disability organizations and medical researchers to call for rigorous, science-based research and advised policy and research stakeholders to promote moderation and testing over bans.
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Montana mother, doctors weigh in on Trump’s claim linking acetaminophen to autism
BILLINGS - A recent claim by President Donald Trump linking the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism is raising concern among parents and medical professionals in Montana, who warn the claim lacks scientific support and could be harmful.During a press conference last week, Trump, along with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., described autism as an "epidemic" and referenced studies suggesting a potential link be…
After Trump claim, local experts discuss Tylenol and autism: What you need to know
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WA congresswoman leads push to probe Trump admin Tylenol claims
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) led colleagues in calling for a probe of the Trump administration’s claim that The Democratic Doctors Caucus sent a letter to the Energy and Commerce and Oversight and Government Reform Committees on Monday, urging immediate investigation into the Trump administration’s report, according to a news release from Schrier’s office. “We members of Congress, and the American people, were left frustrated and conf…
Trump promotes an unproven Tylenol-autism link
What happenedMedical experts sharply criticized President Trump’s announcement last week linking the use of Tylenol during pregnancy to an increased risk of autism in children, saying the claim was not supported by science. Standing with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who had promised to name the cause of “the autism epidemic” by September, Trump said pregnant women with pain or fever should “tough it out” and “fight like hell not to ta…
Medical community pushes back on Trump administration's Tylenol-autism pregnancy warning
The medical community is expressing criticism and concern following President Trump and the Food and Drug Administration's announcement last week connecting Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism diagnoses."The information made me both mad and embarrassed," said Dr. Michael Simon.Dr. Simon has been practicing pediatrics in Lexington for more than three decades, and has authored two books on pediatrics:The Pediatric Primer andChildren Who Society…
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