ATLANTA - President Donald Trump on Monday urged pregnant women not to take acetaminophen , claiming the drug could be tied to autism.
His statements, along with those of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., have raised concerns among families who are seeking further clarification.
Trump: Tylenol should be limited for pregnant women
What they're saying:
"So taking Tylenol is not good. I'll say it. It's not good," Trump said, referring to the popular brand name of acetaminophen. "For this reason, they are strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary. That's, for instance, in cases of extremely high fever."
Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. added that the FDA will begin notifying doctors that acetaminophen "c