"After years of research, no study has shown that acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol, causes autism. There's no known single cause of autism, a neurological condition that influences how someone acts and communicates. But some scientific terms, like association, can confuse the issue. Some research says there's an association between the consumption of acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism. Some other research says there's no association."
"But either way, there's an important caveat: Association is not the same as causation. That means that research showing an association between the medication and autism doesn't mean the medication caused autism. Here's what else you should know. After The Wall Street Journal reported on Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's plans to link Tylenol to autism, leading maternal and prenatal care organisations reiterated their longstanding support for using acetaminophen during pregnancy."
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) has generally been considered safe for treating pain and fever during pregnancy, and doctors often recommend it because untreated pain or fever can pose health risks. Research findings are mixed regarding a link between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism; some studies report an association while others do not. No study has demonstrated that acetaminophen causes autism. Association does not equal causation, so observed correlations do not prove a causal relationship. Leading maternal and prenatal care organizations, including ACOG and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, maintain that acetaminophen used in moderation remains a safe option for pregnant patients.
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