By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ob-gyn-group-calls-trumps-remarks-on-acetaminophen-irresponsible Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter OB-GYN group calls Trump’s remarks on acetaminophen ‘irresponsible’ Politics Sep 22, 2025 5:58 PM EDT The president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said Monday that suggestions that Tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism are “irresponsible when considering the harmful and confusing message they send to pregnant patients.” President Donald Trump said Monday in a White House announcement that the Food and Drug Administration will be notifying doctors that the use of acetaminophen “can be associated” with an increased risk of autism. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. “Today’s announcement by HHS is not backed by the full body of scientific evidence and dangerously simplifies the many and complex causes of neurologic challenges in children,” Dr. Steven Fleischman said in a statement. “It is highly unsettling that our federal health agencies are willing to make an announcement that will affect the health and well-being of millions of people without the backing of reliable data.” More on what we know about autism from our coverage: Trump administration suggests acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism. Experts say a link between the two is unproven Research doesn’t show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here are 5 things to know What research reveals about the rise in autism diagnoses and why vaccines aren’t the cause ‘Good science takes time’: Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
The president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said Monday that suggestions that Tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism are “irresponsible when considering the harmful and confusing message they send to pregnant patients.” President Donald Trump said Monday in a White House announcement that the Food and Drug Administration will be notifying doctors that the use of acetaminophen “can be associated” with an increased risk of autism. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. “Today’s announcement by HHS is not backed by the full body of scientific evidence and dangerously simplifies the many and complex causes of neurologic challenges in children,” Dr. Steven Fleischman said in a statement. “It is highly unsettling that our federal health agencies are willing to make an announcement that will affect the health and well-being of millions of people without the backing of reliable data.” More on what we know about autism from our coverage: Trump administration suggests acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism. Experts say a link between the two is unproven Research doesn’t show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here are 5 things to know What research reveals about the rise in autism diagnoses and why vaccines aren’t the cause ‘Good science takes time’: Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now