President Donald Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration is issuing a physician notice and beginning the process for updating safety labels for acetaminophen, linking its use during pregnancy to autism — despite disputed science.
The administration said research suggests a possible association between acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes.
"Don't take Tylenol if you're pregnant and don't give Tylenol to your child when he's born," President Trump said.
The president also referenced the Amish community, claiming very few members are diagnosed with autism.
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"The Amish, virtually, I heard none," President Trump said as he turned to Healt