Donald Trump said his administration links Tylenol’s active ingredient to autism, advising pregnant women to avoid it.

US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed from the White House that women should avoid acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, during pregnancy, saying it may be linked to rising autism rates in the country.

The claim drew immediate criticism from medical experts, who stressed it is unproven and contradicts established science. Trump said his administration is linking Tylenol’s active ingredient to autism and is advising pregnant women to avoid the drug.

Speaking at a briefing, Trump said women “should not take acetaminophen during the entire pregnancy.” He also raised concerns about vaccines, echoing arguments long promoted by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

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