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Trump's Tylenol Autism Claim Sparks Medical Controversy
9/25/2025
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- Dr. Ben Carson, advising President Donald Trump, urged consulting healthcare providers, not accepting that Tylenol should be avoided.
- Trump linked Tylenol to autism, drawing medical backlash.
- Dr. Mehmet Oz later said Tylenol may be appropriate for fevers in pregnancy.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senator Bill Cassidy urged science-based discussion and demanded evidence.
- Acetaminophen has long been standard for pregnant women.
