BOISE, Idaho — A new federal announcement is raising questions about whether acetaminophen – better known as Tylenol – could be linked to autism, sparking debate among health experts.

Tylenol has long been considered the safest option for pregnant women battling pain or fever. But after the Trump administration announced plans to relabel the drug over concerns about possible autism risks, local doctors say it’s important to separate headlines from facts.

WATCH: Idaho doctors weigh in on new federal warning about Tylenol use in pregnancy and claims of autism risk Idaho doctors respond to federal warning on Tylenol use in pregnancy

“Tylenol, or acetaminophen, is the generic name, has been around for a long, long time. It's one of the very few medications that has always been considered

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