When an Indianapolis mom juggling a fever during pregnancy reaches for Tylenol, she should not face fear-driven headlines. She deserves clear science to make informed choices for her baby.

Parents of children with autism want answers, too. Nationally, about 1 in 31 children are identified with autism , with rates rising over the past two decades. In Indiana, state data show lower rates closer to 1 in 59 , though they have also increased over time. So, when a drug as common as Tylenol is linked to autism in the news, fear spreads quickly.

On Sept. 22, the FDA announced it would update acetaminophen’s safety labeling to reflect a “possible association” between prenatal use and later diagnoses of autism and ADHD. The agency emphasized that causation has not been proven and that acetamin

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