WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clarified Wednesday that there is not “sufficient” evidence linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, marking a shift from earlier warnings made alongside President Donald Trump.
At a press conference, Kennedy advised that pregnant women and parents of young children use the pain reliever only when “absolutely necessary.” He said that while some studies suggest a possible association, “the causative relationship is not sufficient to say it definitely caused autism.”
Kennedy’s statement follows a September press event where he and Trump warned expectant mothers to avoid Tylenol, offering no scientific citations. Trump had urged women to “tough it out” rather than take the medication.
Earlier this month, Kennedy also suggested circumcision and autism might be connected through Tylenol use, a claim without scientific support. His updated comments more closely align with the Food and Drug Administration’s position that research on acetaminophen’s effects during pregnancy is inconclusive.
Meanwhile, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Tylenol’s manufacturer, alleging it failed to warn consumers about potential risks.
The FDA continues to advise that pregnant women consult healthcare professionals before using acetaminophen but notes that a “causal relationship has not been established.”
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