"United States Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has partially walked back his warning that taking Tylenol during pregnancy is directly linked to autism in children. In a news conference on Wednesday, Kennedy struck a more moderate tone than he generally has in his past public appearances. The causative association between Tylenol given in pregnancy and the perinatal periods is not sufficient to say it definitely causes autism, Kennedy told reporters."
"But it's very suggestive. There should be a cautious approach to it, he added. That's why our message to patients, to mothers, to people who are pregnant and to the mothers of young children is: Consult your physician. Wednesday's statement is closer in line with the guidance of reputable health agencies. While some studies have raised the possibility of a link between Tylenol and autism, there have been no conclusive findings."
"Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before taking the medication. The World Health Organization reiterated the point in September, noting that no consistent association has been established between the medication and autism, despite extensive research. But claims to the contrary have already prompted efforts to limit the availability of Tylenol, a popular brand of acetaminophen, a fever- and pain-reducing medication."
An official partially walked back a prior warning that taking Tylenol during pregnancy is directly linked to autism in children while adopting a more moderate tone. The causative association between Tylenol given in pregnancy and the perinatal periods is described as not sufficient to say it definitely causes autism, while being characterized as "very suggestive" and warranting a cautious approach. The guidance to patients, mothers and pregnant people is to consult a physician. Reputable health agencies and the World Health Organization note no consistent association has been established between acetaminophen and autism. Legal and political actions have followed amid public concern.
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