The White House highlighted an old tweet amidst ongoing debates regarding the use of Tylenol.
Former President Trump recently made unfounded assertions connecting autism with the use of paracetamol during pregnancy.
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, part of the administration, is known for promoting conspiracy theories that associate vaccines with autism, despite the absence of supporting evidence.
In response to these claims, Tylenol has implemented a pop-up on its website to reassure consumers about the safety of paracetamol use.
It states: “We stand with science, and we stand with you.”
“Tylenol is one of the most studied medications in history, and is safe when used as directed by expecting mothers, infants and children.”
“The facts remain unchanged: over a decade of rigorous research, endorsed by leading medical professionals, confirm there is no credible evidence linking acetaminophen to autism.”
Despite this, Trump and his supporters have emphasized an outdated tweet from Tylenol.
The tweet mentioned: “We actually don’t recommend using any of our products while pregnant. Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns today.”
The White House utilized this for its narrative.
The official White House account reposted an image showing Trump holding a red cap with the message ‘Trump was right about everything.’
This post aimed to challenge critics by implying that the company itself advises against the use of its products during pregnancy.
The World Health Organization advises pregnant individuals to exercise ‘caution’ when taking medication and to follow medical advice.
It states: “Any medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, and in line with advice from health professionals.”
This caution does not equate to evidence of a link between the medication and autism.
According to the WHO, there is no evidence supporting such a connection.
The WHO states: “The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy.”
Moreover, WHO notes: “Extensive research has been undertaken over the past decade, including large-scale studies, looking into links between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism.”
“At this time, no consistent association has been established.”