Donald Trump made claims about paracetamol and autism at an unusual briefing at the White House. Photo: AP PHOTO

European Union and British health agencies confirmed the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy, disputing a warning from US President Donald Trump linking the popular pain medication to autism.

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The World Health Organisation said evidence of a link remained inconsistent and urged caution in drawing conclusions.

Trump had on Monday linked autism to childhood vaccine use and the taking of Tylenol by women when pregnant, elevating claims not backed by scientific evidence to

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