Medical guidance for pregnant Michiganders hasn’t changed despite President Donald Trump suggesting a link between acetaminophen use and autism earlier this week.

Acetaminophen (also known as Tylenol) is still recommended, at appropriate dosage, for pregnant women seeking relief for fever, headache or pain reduction, according to several Michigan physicians, health systems, and public health officials.

They point to unwavering guidance from national health organizations like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ( ACOG ).

“We consider Tylenol to be safe in pregnancy at the indicated dosage,” said Dr. Dave Colombo, division chief of maternal fetal medicine for Corewell Health.

Colombo downplayed the alleged link between the over-the-counter painkiller and autism spec

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