"President Donald Trump, flanked by administration health officials, speaks during a news conference on September 22, 2025 at the White House.Tom Brenner For The Washington Post via Getty Images On Monday, President Donald Trump advised against the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy, baselessly suggesting that there is a link between the over-the-counter painkiller (also known by its brand name, Tylenol) and rising rates of autism."
"His comments were condemned by international health experts, who have warned that untreated fever during pregnancy can lead to dangerous complications, including congenital disabilities in the fetus. Experts have also noted that increasing autism diagnoses in recent years can largely be attributed to wider testing and professionals broadening the definition of autism. During his speech, the president announced that government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), would be "strongly recommending" that pregnant people stop using acetaminophen "unless medically necessary.""
President Donald Trump advised pregnant people to avoid acetaminophen, asserted a link between the painkiller and rising autism rates, and urged that children not be given Tylenol. International health experts condemned the assertions and warned that untreated fever during pregnancy can cause dangerous complications, including congenital disabilities in the fetus. Experts noted that rising autism diagnoses largely reflect wider testing and broadened diagnostic definitions. The president said agencies including the FDA would be "strongly recommending" avoiding acetaminophen unless medically necessary, and claimed there was "no downside" to foregoing pain medication. Several studies recommend a balanced approach rather than broad restrictions.
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