Tylenol does not cause autism, but pain from false claim will linger for years
- The Trump Administration has reversed its claim that pregnant women should avoid Tylenol due to autism fears, six weeks after issuing the warning, as reported by experts.
- Health Canada affirms that Tylenol has been safely used by millions, including pregnant and breastfeeding individuals, for decades and supports this with evidence.
- The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada states the autism link is weak and consistently refuted by scientific bodies, urging evidence-based health care decisions.
- Experts express concern that the unsubstantiated advice will still influence many pregnant women's decisions, resulting in long-term effects on public health.
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Tylenol does not cause autism, but pain from false claim will linger for years
Trump Administration has backed down from unsubstantiated claim that pregnant women should avoid taking Tylenol, but as one expert told our 'Closer Look' podcast, the damage is already done
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Texas sues Tylenol makers, claiming they hid autism risks – PR informa
Tylenol pills in New York on May 22, 2025. Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, sued the makers of Tylenol on Oct. 28, claiming that the companies hid the risks of the drug on brain development of children. (Eric Helgas/The New York Times) By REBECCA ROBBINS, AZEEN GHORAYSHI and J. DAVID GOODMAN Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general of Texas, sued the makers of Tylenol last week claiming that the companies hid the risks of the drug on b…
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