Trump Claims Using Tylenol During Pregnancy Causes Autism

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in the drug Tylenol, during pregnancy greatly increases the likelihood of autism in children.

At a press conference held at the White House, Trump shared some of the findings of the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with relevant institutions, regarding the increasing rates of autism in the United States.

Trump claimed that the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in the drug Tylenol, during pregnancy "significantly increases the risk of autism" in children and announced that the department would issue new regulations accordingly.

"Tylenol is not good to take. I'm telling you, it's not good. That's why we strongly recommend that women limit their use of Tylenol during pregnancy unless medically necessary," President Trump said.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Director Mehmet Öz also attended Trump's press conference and made assessments on the issue.

Tylenol is considered the only safe medication to reduce fever in pregnant women, and Trump acknowledged this, saying, "If your fever is very high, you have to take it because unfortunately, there is no alternative."

NOT SCIENTIFICALLY BASED

However, while Trump also claimed that this drug was linked to autism, he did not provide a detailed explanation of the scientific basis for this.

Experts, however, have long been skeptical of the alleged causal link between Tylenol and autism. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a statement as Trump spoke, denying any connection between autism and the drug.

"Acetaminophen remains an important and safe option for expectant mothers," ACOG said in a statement.