BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The announcement from President Donald Trump about a link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and autism is sparking conversations in Western New York.

On Monday, President Trump announced the FDA believes the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.

"I think the answer is complicated," said Dr. Stephen Turkovich, the president of Oishei Children's Hospital. "There is some concern, but I think we've jumped to conclusions before we have all the information."

Dr. Turkovich pointed to a recent study published in August 2025 that may explain where the claim comes from.

"It looked at 46 different studies," said Dr. Turkovich. "In 27 of those studies, there was an association b

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