RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A new announcement from the White House about a potential link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism is sparking national debate - and prompting some local experts to add context to the announcement.

The Trump administration stated on Monday that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may be linked to an increased risk of autism.

In a news conference at the White House, President Donald Trump said the Food and Drug Administration will begin notifying physicians immediately that it is "strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary."

"They are strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary," Trump said. "That's, for instance, in cases of extremely high fever."

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