Federal Health Official Walks Back Trump's Autism-Tylenol Link Claim
A top health official at the US Department of Health and Human Services has toned down his warning that taking Tylenol during pregnancy may be linked to autism in children. In a recent news conference, Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. acknowledged that while there are some studies suggesting a possible association between Tylenol and autism, these findings were not conclusive. "The causative association between Tylenol given in pregnancy and the perinatal periods is not sufficient to say it definitely causes autism," he said.
Kennedy's comments came after President Trump had made similar claims about the link between Tylenol and autism during pregnancy. In a September news conference, Trump stated that taking acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, could be associated with an increased risk of autism in children. The US Health and Human Services Department later clarified that there was no scientific evidence to support this claim.
The revised stance by Kennedy has been welcomed by health experts who have long argued against the notion that Tylenol poses a significant risk to pregnant women or their developing babies. According to reputable health agencies, including the World Health Organization, no consistent association has been established between acetaminophen and autism despite extensive research.
Kennedy's comments are also seen as a step back from his previous claims about Tylenol and its alleged risks. In October, he claimed that anyone who takes Tylenol during pregnancy unless medically necessary is being irresponsible. His statements on male circumcision have also been widely criticized by medical experts.
The controversy surrounding Kennedy's claims has led to efforts to limit the availability of Tylenol in some states. However, health advocates argue that pregnant women should be advised to consult their healthcare provider before taking any medication, including acetaminophen. Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, the companies behind the over-the-counter pain reliever, have denied claims that they engaged in deceptive marketing practices.
As the debate continues, Kennedy's revised stance serves as a reminder of the importance of relying on scientific evidence when making decisions about public health issues.
A top health official at the US Department of Health and Human Services has toned down his warning that taking Tylenol during pregnancy may be linked to autism in children. In a recent news conference, Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. acknowledged that while there are some studies suggesting a possible association between Tylenol and autism, these findings were not conclusive. "The causative association between Tylenol given in pregnancy and the perinatal periods is not sufficient to say it definitely causes autism," he said.
Kennedy's comments came after President Trump had made similar claims about the link between Tylenol and autism during pregnancy. In a September news conference, Trump stated that taking acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, could be associated with an increased risk of autism in children. The US Health and Human Services Department later clarified that there was no scientific evidence to support this claim.
The revised stance by Kennedy has been welcomed by health experts who have long argued against the notion that Tylenol poses a significant risk to pregnant women or their developing babies. According to reputable health agencies, including the World Health Organization, no consistent association has been established between acetaminophen and autism despite extensive research.
Kennedy's comments are also seen as a step back from his previous claims about Tylenol and its alleged risks. In October, he claimed that anyone who takes Tylenol during pregnancy unless medically necessary is being irresponsible. His statements on male circumcision have also been widely criticized by medical experts.
The controversy surrounding Kennedy's claims has led to efforts to limit the availability of Tylenol in some states. However, health advocates argue that pregnant women should be advised to consult their healthcare provider before taking any medication, including acetaminophen. Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, the companies behind the over-the-counter pain reliever, have denied claims that they engaged in deceptive marketing practices.
As the debate continues, Kennedy's revised stance serves as a reminder of the importance of relying on scientific evidence when making decisions about public health issues.
omg like what even is going on here?? so trump says there's a link between tylenol and autism and now some health official is all "nah it's not true" but still ppl are worried lol the thing is though there is no conclusive evidence to support this claim btw 
and yet we got people freaking out over it like wut r u even scared of? shouldn't we be talking about actual issues instead of making stuff up?? 
. what's next? are we gonna start believing that eating a raw egg a day will give your kid autism too? 
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. As a parent, it's natural to want to protect our little ones from any potential harm, but we have to rely on solid science to do so 
. I wish he had been more cautious with his words from the start 
. The fact that reputable health agencies like WHO and the World Health Organization say there's no consistent link between acetaminophen and autism is pretty reassuring 
. Let's keep the conversation focused on what we know for sure, rather than speculation or hearsay 
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that Dr. Kennedy is walking back those autism-Tylenol claims 
. It's always better to be safe than sorry, but let's not spread misinformation 
. The fact that there are studies suggesting a possible association doesn't necessarily mean it's causative 
. But that's not the same thing as autism 
. Anyway, kudos to Dr. Kennedy for revising his stance and promoting a more nuanced understanding of public health issues 
. You can't just claim that Tylenol causes autism and expect people to believe it 
! And don't even get me started on the male circumcision debate 
. It's about time scientists got some respect 
! Did you know that in 2020, over 400 million people worldwide used acetaminophen without experiencing any adverse effects? 
That's a lot of Tylenol users without autism 
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that someone like Robert F Kennedy Jr is walking back those crazy claims about Tylenol and autism! Like, come on, we need facts over fear 
. All these years I've been telling my friends to always check with their doc before taking any meds during pregnancy, it's just common sense 
. Now let's get back to making informed decisions based on science rather than crazy theories 
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like that's supposed to make everything better? I mean, we already know from reputable sources that there's no consistent link between acetaminophen and autism. It's not like some new study came out and said otherwise... it's just more of the same old thing.
and honestly, who knew trump was so into autism research? 
. Like, I'll be sitting on the couch, scrolling through my phone, and then she'll jump up onto me and start purring away. It's like she knows I need some calming down 
. But hey, at least we can all agree that cats are way more informative than government officials when it comes to health advice 
. I MEAN, COME ON, WE KNOW THAT SCIENCE IS KEY HERE, RIGHT?! 
. ANYWAY, I THINK THIS REVISITED STANCE BY KENNEDY IS A GOOD MOVE AND WE SHOULD ALL BE SUPPORTIVE OF HIM FOR IT 
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anyway, pregnant women should def be advised to talk to their doc before popping any meds, no matter what 
. I mean, come on, who hasn't taken Tylenol at some point and lived just fine? It's like, we get it, he was trying to stir up some controversy, but now the science is speaking 
. Seriously though, just because there's no conclusive evidence doesn't mean it's safe or not. Just consult your doc, no biggie 
Anyway, it's just good that Kennedy's talking sense now. Let's stick to relying on facts, shall we? 
. Let's keep the conversation grounded in reality and science, not speculation and misinformation 
still so many people dying from covid variants and now vaccine hesitancy is giving us more problems than we thought 
. anyway, another thing that's not good news - cancer rates are rising in young adults 
. apparently, it's linked to increased exposure to certain chemicals and environmental toxins 
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