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On Monday, President Trump led a White House press event where he and many of his administration’s health leaders told the public that taking Tylenol during pregnancy increases the risk of autism in children.

Autism researchers disagree, saying there is no strong evidence to link the two.

Physicians and researchers say acetaminophen remains the safest option for pregnant women seeking treatment for conditions like fever and chronic pain.

President Trump blamed the over-the-counter drug acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, as a significant factor in the rise of U.S. autism diagnoses on Monday, at a news conference in which he offered often inaccurate medical adv

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