"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. There's some research that says there's an association between taking acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism. There's also some research that says there's not an association."
""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. No. 1: Doctors say it's safe to use acetaminophen to reduce fever and pain during pregnancy. After the Wall Street Journal on Health Secretary Robert F. Kenndy Jr.'s plans to link Tylenol to autism, leading maternal and prenatal care organizations reiterated their longstanding support for using acetaminophen during pregnancy."
Acetaminophen is widely regarded as safe for reducing fever and pain during pregnancy. Untreated maternal fever and pain can pose health risks, making safe pain-relief options important for pregnant patients. Some studies report an association between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism, while other studies do not find an association. Observed associations do not establish causation, so links in observational research do not prove acetaminophen causes autism. Major maternal health organizations and obstetricians continue to recommend acetaminophen as the safest available option for pregnant patients when clinically needed. Autism has no single known cause and is a complex neurological condition affecting communication and behavior.
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