HHS claims there is a link between autism and Tylenol

The medical community is reacting tonight after The White House tries to link Tylenol use in pregnant women and autism. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis has more.

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that using acetaminophen during pregnancy could increase the chance of children developing autism spectrum disorder, a claim that has since garnered significant negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.

Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol, and is a medication that's used to help treat mild to moderate pain as well as reduce fevers.

The president recommended during a press conference at the White House that pregnant women should try to avoid the drug unless they "can't tough it out."

"Don’t take Tyleno

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