President Donald Trump made a stunning announcement about children's health on Monday, saying, "This is based on what I feel," without any scientific or factual basis, claiming Tylenol use during pregnancy can lead to autism among children.
During a press conference led by the president, who mispronounced the main ingredient, acetaminophen, has already received pushback from medical experts who claim there is no evidence or existing data showing that
"Tylenol is not good, don't take it," Trump said. He added that women should only take it "if they can't tough it out."
Experts warn that women who have fevers during pregnancy should consult with their physicians, as it can be dangerous to a pregnant woman and her baby not to treat a fever.
Trump stood alongside longtime vaccine skeptic and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television host and current Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
It's unclear what evidence these men have, or what science they are referring to. Acetaminophen is considered the safest option, and with a physician's guidance, is used to help treat women during pregnancy.
Trump announced that the FDA will notify doctors that acetaminophine — commonly known as the drug brand Tylenol — used by women during pregnancy could have a link that leads to autism in children.
They claimed it could prolong viral illnesses among children, which is an unsubstantiated claim. He also said there was no autism in Amish communities, which is not accurate.