The President warned that Acetaminophen is a potential cause of autism, and that it should be avoided by pregnant women.
On Monday, President Trump and his administration issued statements relating to acetaminophen from the White House.
“Taking Tylenol is not good. I’ll say it,” said Trump. “Don’t take Tylenol.”
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other members of Trump’s administration joined him in the White House for the announcement.
Trump said the Food and Drug Administration would warn doctors that pregnant women should not take acetaminophen unless it is medically necessary to treat a high fever.
“If you can’t tough it out, if you can’t do it, that’s what you’re gonna have to do,” the president said.
Secretary Kennedy said the FDA would pursue action to update the label for acetaminophen and warn of its potential link to autism. “Prudent medicine suggests caution,” he said.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say acetaminophen is safe to use during pregnancy but advises patients to consult their doctors before taking any medication.”
From the White House, Trump also made comments on vaccines. He warned parents against children receiving too many vaccinations at once.
Trump recommended that parents have their children vaccinated separately for measles, mumps, and rubella. The CDC currently recommends a combination shot, MMR, to protect children against all three diseases.
Kennedy also announced $50 million in new NIH grants to study the potential causes of autism.
The NIH is currently leading a report on the causes of autism. The report was expected to be released on September 29th, but it is unclear whether that plan has changed. The NIH did grant $50 million this week to fund 13 additional autism research projects that scientists and advocates say stand out for their rigor and potential to deliver credible answers.
