Global Health Experts Refute Trump's Assertions Linking Tylenol and Autism

Following U.S. President Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claims linking acetaminophen and specific vaccines to autism, a significant backlash has erupted globally. UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphatically stated during a TV interview, “Ignore President Trump’s medical assertions. Trust British doctors and scientists over a politician.” On Monday, Trump declared that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would inform doctors of the purported "heightened risk of autism" associated with Tylenol, advising pregnant women to consider limiting its use, despite its long-standing safety record. The National Childbirth Trust reported an unprecedented surge in inquiries about acetaminophen.European and UK regulatory bodies, along with Health Canada, swiftly affirmed the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy. Steffen Thirstrup, chief medical officer of the European Medicines Agency, reinforced that ample research has shown no evidence linking paracetamol use to autism. As misinformation thrives, experts urge the public to adhere to scientific evidence to safeguard maternal and child health.

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