ST. LOUIS - President Donald Trump and his administration are determined to find the causes of autism.

In the meantime, the president is calling on pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol, believing the pain medicine could contribute to the neurodevelopmental disorder.

“Don’t take it,” said Trump.

Members of the medical community have expressed dismay over the president’s comments, saying there’s not enough scientific evidence to support the claim.

“If you are pregnant, that's really one of the only safe options we have for management of pain and fevers,” said Dr. Gregory Cejas, WashU Medicine assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry.

He said current research suggests genetics is a driving factor determining whether an individual develops autism. Cejas says it’s also important to

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