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VIDEO: Top health officials are at odds with scientists. Who should Americans believe?

VIDEO: Top health officials are at odds with scientists. Who should Americans believe?

Summary

Americans are getting mixed health advice from some top officials and scientists. President Trump and other officials have shared medical information that goes against established science, such as linking Tylenol to autism.

Key Facts

  • Some health guidance from President Trump and officials contrasts with mainstream medical advice.
  • President Trump mentioned a possible link between Tylenol and autism.
  • There is little scientific evidence supporting the link between Tylenol and autism.
  • This conflicting information creates confusion for Americans seeking reliable health advice.
  • NPR's Allison Aubrey and Juana Summers discussed the issue on an NPR program.

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