Trump Management Links Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy to Autism Risk

WASHINGTON (TNND) – President Donald Trump announced Monday that taking teh pain relief drug acetaminophen during pregnancy may raise the risk of autism in babies.

Trump said that Tylenol, which is acetaminophen, taken during pregnancy “can be associated with a very increased risk of autism.” he called the announcement “historic steps to confront the crisis of autism,” and described autism as a “horrible, horrible crisis.”

Since 2000, autism rates have increased by over 400%, Trump said. He added that today, it affects about 1 in 31 children in the U.S.

“Taking Tylenol is not good. I’ll say it. Not good,” Trump stated.

He said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now advising women to limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless a doctor says it’s needed.

The FDA plans to inform doctors about the possible link between acetaminophen and autism risk. It will also work to change the label on acetaminophen to include this data.

Kenvue, the company that makes Tylenol, said it disagrees with the administration’s findings.In a statement, the company said “sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism.” They pointed to reviews by government regulators around the world, including some from the FDA itself.

Though, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the administration now has “data we cannot ignore.”

Makary mentioned studies from Mount Sinai-Harvard, the Boston Birth Cohort, and the Nurses Health Study. These studies suggest a connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism.

The administration also shared a statement from Andrea Baccarelli, M.D.,Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, supporting the evidence.

The president also expressed concerns about vaccines and autism risk. On Sunday, he said newborns receive to many shots at a young age, comparing it to “shooting up a horse.”

On Monday, he said the administration recommends giving children vaccines at separate appointments, not all at once, because “when you mix them, it could be a problem.”

He also suggested vaccines should not contain mercury or aluminum. He recommended the Hepatitis vaccine be given to children when they turn 12, as babies don’t need it right away.

“Don’t let them pump your baby up with the largest pile of stuff…”