Health · 2025-09-22
Babies should not be given Tylenol because of autism concerns
Unsupported
Trump urged parents not to give Tylenol to babies, including after vaccinations.
What the evidence shows
Research has not demonstrated that appropriately dosed acetaminophen after birth causes autism; pediatric guidance allows its use when appropriately dosed under medical guidance.
What happened next
Assessment reflects the cited reporting; revisit if new evidence emerges.
Assessment notes
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