The work of epidemiologist Ann Bauer and her co-authors was cited by President Trump in remarks linking Tylenol or acetaminophen with an increased incidence of autism.
His remarks also spurred doctors to warn that they could prompt pregnant women to avoid acetaminophen in situations where it's warranted and clinically advisable.
In a POLITICO Magazine opinion piece, leaders in Trump's health department also caution the public to balance the risk and benefits of taking acetaminophen during pregnancy.
