Debunking Myths: Paracetamol, Vaccines, and Autism
A WHO spokesperson emphasized the inconsistency of evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism, and countered claims that vaccines cause autism. The remarks followed U.S. President Donald Trump's statements associating autism with childhood vaccines and Tylenol use in pregnant women, positioning these unfounded claims in U.S. health policy.
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In a recent press briefing in Geneva, a World Health Organization spokesperson addressed claims linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism, stating that evidence for such a connection remains inconsistent.
These comments come in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's assertions on Monday that both vaccines and Tylenol taken by pregnant women could be linked to autism, putting unsupported theories at the center of U.S. health policy discussions.
Tarik Jašarević, the WHO spokesperson, underscored that vaccines, which are scientifically proven to save countless lives, do not cause autism, and such life-saving health interventions should not be questioned based on unsubstantiated evidence.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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