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Claims by President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linking Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and vaccines to autism are scientifically unsupported and have been widely condemned by medical experts, research organizations, and the autism community [1]. His remarks not only revived debunked myths but also risked undermining public trust in effective medical advice and essential vaccination programs.

Why the claims are scientifically inaccurate

Scientific experts have made it clear that there is no strong evidence proving that acetaminophen use in pregnancy cause

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