President Donald Trump recently advised pregnant women to avoid Tylenol (acetaminophen/paracetamol) during a press conference, suggesting a correlation between the pain reliever and autism. He shared an anecdote about Cuba’s low autism rates, attributing it to their lack of Tylenol due to financial constraints, while admitting he’s “not a doctor.” This statement has drawn considerable criticism from medical experts who deem it unproven and contrary to scientific consensus. Despite the expert backlash, supporters of Trump have taken to social media, pledging to boycott Tylenol during pregnancy. Amidst this, a wave of memes has emerged, humorously portraying Democrats as excessively consuming Tylenol, with supporters claiming their political rivals are doing so to spite the President. Medical professionals and organizations like the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine continue to recommend Tylenol as a safe option for pain and fever management during pregnancy, while the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has labeled such claims as “irresponsible.” While some studies hint at a potential link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism, the evidence remains inconclusive, with many other studies failing to find such a connection.
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