WHO EU Refute Paracetamol Autism Link Claims Amid US Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed a link between the use of paracetamol (Tylenol) during pregnancy and autism, a stance that contradicts the consensus among global health authorities. The World Health Organization and the European Medicines Agency both affirm that current evidence does not support any connection between prenatal paracetamol use and autism, advising that the medication remains safe when used at the lowest effective dose and shortest duration. British health regulators and autism charities have echoed this view, emphasizing that claims of a link are based on weak and inconclusive studies and urging pregnant women to follow established medical guidance. Trump also controversially questioned the safety of vaccines, despite scientific evidence affirming that vaccines do not cause autism and save countless lives. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, while acknowledging some studies suggesting potential risks, advises clinicians to use their judgment and prescribe paracetamol carefully during pregnancy. This disagreement highlights a rare public divergence between the U.S. administration's health messaging and established scientific consensus from international and national health bodies.