‘Don’t pay any attention whatsoever’ to US president’s advice on medication, health secretary urges Britons

Doctors say Tylenol remains the safest drug to take during pregnancy for fever and pain

US president urged pregnant women not to take the painkiller over an unproven link to autism, insisting that ‘taking Tylenol is not good’.

The President (pictured, with US health secretary Robert F Kennedy) insisted pregnant women 'have a responsibility' to endure pain instead of taking the drug.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists hits back at linking of key painkiller, known widely as Tylenol or paracetamol, to autism – key US politics stories from 22…

US-Präsident Donald Trump warnt schwangere Frauen wegen eines angeblichen Autismus-Risikos für ihre Kinder öffentlich vor der Einnahme von Paracetamol. Zurecht? Experten sind sich…

US leader’s remarks on popular painkiller, known as paracetamol globally, prompt outcry from doctors and medical bodies.

Dr Hillary Jones has hit out at Donald Trump’s autism claims, branding them as “unsubstantiated theories based on no evidence whatsoever”. Speaking on Good Morning Britain on…

Health Secretary rejects US president’s warning for women to avoid the painkiller as medical experts condemn ‘fearmongering’

‘Don’t pay any attention whatsoever’ to US president’s advice on medication, health secretary urges Britons

The public relies on measured, careful statements rooted in robust scientific research, not conjecture.

The health secretary has it out at Donald Trump’s unproven claims that taking paracetamol whilst pregnant is linked to a rise in autism, urging people not to “pay any attention…

European Union and British health agencies confirmed the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy, disputing U.S. President Donald Trump who linked it to autism.

Health secretary joins medical experts in urging pregnant women to ignore US president’s remarks

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists called the latest advice on acetaminophen “irresponsible." They weren't alone.

Health regulators and experts stress there is no evidence linking Tylenol (paracetamol) use during pregnancy to autism, rejecting claims by US president Donald Trump. “Our…

The Independent Pharmacies Association industry body told the Daily Mail that pregnant women have been asking their local chemists for advice about paracetamol Donald Trump's…

There is no credible evidence linking autism with maternal paracetamol use. But the US president’s ‘tough it out’ message could harm mothers and babies, says doctor Kate Womersley

Department of Health’s remarks come after US president urges pregnant women not to take Tylenol and claims it increases risk of autism in children.