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EU Agency Declares Paracetamol Safe in Pregnancy

10/9/2025

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EMA Confirms Safety

The European Medicines Agency says there is no link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism, countering President Donald J. Trump.
The World Health Organization spokesperson Tarik Jašarevic notes some observational studies suggest a possible association, but evidence remains inconsistent.
U.K. health officials say acetaminophen is safe in pregnancy and stress the importance of managing pain and fever.

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FDA Enhances Acetaminophen Safety

In 2025, research supports personalized acetaminophen dosing based on age, genetics, and health factors.
Acetaminophen overdoses remain a leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States, with nearly 3,900 deaths over 25 years.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are urged to improve safety communications, including warnings for pregnant women.

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EMA Confirms Safety

The European Medicines Agency says there is no link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism, countering President Donald J. Trump.
The World Health Organization spokesperson Tarik Jašarevic notes some observational studies suggest a possible association, but evidence remains inconsistent.
U.K. health officials say acetaminophen is safe in pregnancy and stress the importance of managing pain and fever.

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