23/09/2025
In an era where public figures, including presidents, can spread misinformation, it's essential to seek out credible, evidence-based sources. We have been contacted by parents expressing alarm over recent unsubstantiated claims made by Donald Trump.
We strongly recommend reading the linked post below from Dr. Georgiana, which provides a medically sound perspective on the issue.
Tylenol is the equivalent of paracetamol in Europe
📣 Recent declarations that Tylenol causes autism and any continued insinuations that vaccines cause autism are not only baseless but dangerously irresponsible.
Here are the ignored facts:
1. Largest-ever Swedish study found NO link between prenatal acetaminophen and autism. The 2024 study of 2.4 million children compared siblings exposed and unexposed to acetaminophen and found no difference in risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability. Researchers emphasised that they “did not see any increased risk” and that earlier associations were due to confounding factors.
2. Obstetricians reaffirm Tylenol’s safety. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists notes that acetaminophen is one of the only safe pain and fever relievers during pregnancy. Decades of research show no evidence linking appropriate use to autism. Leaving pain or fever untreated can be dangerous for mothers and babies.
3. Vaccines do NOT cause autism. The CDC states that rigorous studies show no link between vaccines or their ingredients (including thimerosal) and autism. Johns Hopkins vaccinologist Daniel Salmon notes that 16 well-conducted population-based studies have found no association between the MMR vaccine, thimerosal or vaccine schedules and autism. Large-scale research in different countries consistently shows autism rates are the same in vaccinated and unvaccinated children.
4. Wakefield’s fraud and the myth’s origins. The original 1998 study linking vaccines to autism was retracted for gross misconduct; it was called “an elaborate fraud.” Dozens of rigorous studies since have reaffirmed that there is no link.
5. No proven ‘cure’ exists. Claims that leucovorin or other drugs can cure autism are speculative and based on tiny preliminary trials; experts stress that autism is heterogeneous and no scientifically, evidence-based approved therapy exists. Raising false hopes is unethical.
By pushing debunked theories, one stigmatises autistic people, mislead parents and risk discouraging pregnant women from treating pain or fever.
📢 Facts matter. Misinformation spreads like wildfire, but we can extinguish it with evidence.
Let’s stand up for science, support autistic people and ensure expectant parents get sound medical advice. The health of millions depends on it.
