Scientists find no link between Tylenol and autism, again, after Trump warning
Summary
A large new study found no link between pregnant women taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) and their children developing autism or ADHD. This study supports earlier research that shows acetaminophen is safe to use during pregnancy.Key Facts
- President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed acetaminophen causes autism when taken in pregnancy, but gave no clear evidence.
- Medical experts say acetaminophen is a safe fever and pain reliever during pregnancy.
- Untreated fever during pregnancy can increase risks of autism, miscarriage, birth defects, and premature birth.
- The new study analyzed data from over 700,000 mother-child pairs in Hong Kong from 2001 to 2023.
- About 43% of the children in the study were exposed to acetaminophen before birth.
- Researchers used a sibling comparison method to control for family and genetic factors.
- No link was found between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children.
- Previous studies in Sweden and Japan also found no connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders.
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