On Monday, President Donald Trump advised against the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy, baselessly suggesting that there is a link between the over-the-counter painkiller (also known by its brand name, Tylenol) and rising rates of autism.

His comments were condemned by international health experts, who have warned that untreated fever during pregnancy can lead to dangerous complications, including congenital disabilities in the fetus. Experts have also noted that increasing autism diagnoses in recent years can largely be attributed to wider testing and professionals broadening the definition of autism.

During his speech, the president announced that government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), would be “strongly recommending” that pregnant people stop

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