Anti-vaccine groups melt down over RFK Jr. linking autism to Tylenol
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- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly set to claim that Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy is linked to autism, a claim not supported by evidence.
- Anti-vaccine groups, including Kennedy's Children's Health Defense (CHD), have expressed outrage, with some dismissing the Tylenol claim and insisting vaccines are the primary cause of autism.
- The Wall Street Journal first reported Kennedy's plans, and President Trump hinted at a 'big announcement' on autism, later revealed to be about the Tylenol link.
- The Trump administration may issue a warning against using acetaminophen early in pregnancy unless necessary for fever reduction.
- CHD has previously suggested Tylenol use in childhood (not pregnancy) could cause autism but has been lukewarm about Kennedy's pregnancy-related claims.
- CHD President Mary Holland downplayed the Tylenol link on Steve Bannon's podcast, reiterating the debunked claim that vaccines cause autism.