00:00President Trump claimed that Tylenol is directly linked to increasing rates of autism.
00:05So taking Tylenol is not good. I'll say it. It's not good.
00:12The problem is that he nor anyone in his administration offer any new evidence.
00:16The administration is relying on a recent review that suggested an association but went out of their way to say that they cannot prove a causation between Tylenol and autism.
00:35If you're pregnant, don't take Tylenol. Fight like hell not to take it.
00:39That's just bad guidance. We know that having a fever during pregnancy can be damaging and potentially harmful not only for their mother but also for the developing fetus.
00:48Here's what we actually know about the link between acetaminophen and autism.
00:52There have been some studies that show a weak association between the drug and autism.
00:57There are others that have failed to show such an association, particularly after controlling for genetic and other factors.
01:05And some studies have actually shown that failure to take Tylenol during pregnancy for a fever can actually increase the risk of autism.
01:14Right now, if you have questions about acetaminophen and autism, you should talk to your doctor or trust reputable organizations and agencies.
01:23What we need right now is less medical opinion from the president behind the dais of the Oval Office
01:28in more solid research into what causes autism.
01:32Unfortunately, I feel like what happened this week makes it less likely.
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