Global Health Authorities Refute Trump’s Paracetamol–Autism Link Claims

US President Donald Trump recently claimed that paracetamol (acetaminophen), commonly sold as Tylenol, causes autism when used during pregnancy, urging pregnant women to avoid it. This assertion has been widely refuted by international health authorities including Singapore's Health Sciences Authority, the Cayman Islands Ministry of Health, and the World Health Organization, all stating there is no conclusive scientific evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism. Medical experts emphasize that paracetamol remains the recommended and safest treatment for pain or fever in pregnancy when used appropriately, warning that untreated fever or pain poses real risks to both mother and fetus. Former President Barack Obama criticized Trump's claims as misinformation that could harm public health, increase anxiety among parents, and stigmatize autistic individuals. The US Food and Drug Administration has initiated a label change process for acetaminophen products to mention a "possible association" with autism, a move that has drawn international attention and concern. Industry representatives, such as the chairman of Micro Labs in India, also affirm that robust scientific research does not support a causal link and caution against untreated symptoms during pregnancy.