🧵 FACT CHECK: The science is clear on Tylenol and autism.
The most extensive study to date, which analyzed 2.48 MILLION births, found NO causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism with sibling control analysis.
🏥 Major medical organizations, including ACOG, confirm that acetaminophen remains a safe pain/fever relief during pregnancy.
❗️ Key takeaway: Associations found in some studies disappear when researchers control for confounding factors like family genetics. This is a hallmark of the distinction between correlation and causation.
💊 Don’t let claims not supported by science prevent necessary medical treatment. Untreated fever and pain during pregnancy pose real, established risks to both mother and baby.
Decades of safety data trump viral misinformation.
Trust the science. It is okay to have questions, but please discuss these concerns with your healthcare provider.
Study: PMID: 38592388
PMCID: PMC11004836
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