WHO debunks Trump’s claim linking Tylenol to autism, stating no scientific proof supports a link between paracetamol, vaccines, and autism
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has categorically rejected Trump’s claim linking Tylenol to autism, saying there is no credible evidence connecting the use of paracetamol (Tylenol) during pregnancy or childhood vaccines to autism.
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Speaking at a press briefing, US President Donald Trump warned pregnant women to avoid Tylenol and questioned the safety of standard vaccines, repeating disproven narratives often shared by the anti-vaccine movement.
“The evidence remains inconsistent,” said Tarik Jasarevic, WHO spokesperson. “If the link were strong, we would expect consistent findings across studies. Vaccines do not cause autism.”
In response to Trump’s comments, both the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) reaffirmed the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy.
“There is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children,” said Alison Cave, MHRA Chief Safety Officer.
EMA’s Steffen Thirstrup added, “Our guidance is based on rigorous, ongoing review of global data.”
Trump also questioned vaccine ingredients, especially aluminium compounds, and raised concerns about the MMR vaccine — echoing the long-debunked claims of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his Health Secretary and a prominent vaccine sceptic.
The WHO emphasised that these vaccine schedules are safe, effective, and have saved over 154 million lives globally.
“Delays or changes to immunisation schedules without evidence increase the risk of serious outbreaks,” said Jasarevic.
With approximately 62 million people worldwide living with autism, experts agree the condition is complex and primarily genetic — not caused by Tylenol or vaccines.
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“Science has clearly shown there is no link between vaccines or paracetamol and autism,” said Jasarevic. “These myths should not continue to circulate.”
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