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Study Finds No Autism Link to Acetaminophen in Pregnancy

4/14/2026

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A Denmark study tracked over 1.5 million children and found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, with rates 1.8% among exposed and 3% among unexposed.
Following claims by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration that Tylenol could increase autism risk, emergency orders fell 16%.
The decline persisted, with orders dropping to 20% shortly after.
Experts emphasize Tylenol’s safety for pain relief during pregnancy, unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

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A Denmark study tracked over 1.5 million children and found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, with rates 1.8% among exposed and 3% among unexposed.
Following claims by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration that Tylenol could increase autism risk, emergency orders fell 16%.
The decline persisted, with orders dropping to 20% shortly after.
Experts emphasize Tylenol’s safety for pain relief during pregnancy, unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).