"The response comes days after Donald Trump backed unproven claims linking acetaminophen - sold under the brand name Tylenol - to autism, despite sharing no new evidence. While health officials have rejected his claims, they gained traction on Wednesday when the Department of Health and Human Services reposted a resurfaced 2017 tweet from Tylenol, which said that the brand does not 'recommend using any of [their] products while pregnant.' The HHS added in the caption, 'No caption needed.'"
"In a statement shared with the New York Times, they said that the old tweet was taken 'out of context' and 'did not address our full guidance on the safe use of Tylenol which has not changed.' The statement said that acetaminophen remains 'the safest pain reliever option for pregnant women as needed throughout their entire pregnancy,' but it also noted that pregnant people should still consult their doctor first before taking any over-the-counter medicines, including Tylenol."
"'Credible, independent scientific data continues to show no proven link between taking acetaminophen and autism,' reads a statement on its website. 'Our best advice? Talk to your healthcare professional before taking or administering acetaminophen.'"
Donald Trump promoted unproven claims linking acetaminophen, sold as Tylenol, to autism without presenting new evidence. Health officials rejected the claims, but attention grew after the Department of Health and Human Services reposted a 2017 Tylenol tweet advising against use during pregnancy. Kenvue, Tylenol's parent company, said the old tweet was taken out of context and did not reflect full guidance. Kenvue stated that acetaminophen remains the safest pain reliever option for pregnant women when needed, urged consultation with a doctor before using any over-the-counter medicine, and cited no proven link to autism in credible independent data.
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