TAMPA, Fla. - President Donald Trump, alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Monday that they believe acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — is linked to higher autism rates when used during pregnancy.

The FDA is expected to issue guidance advising doctors to limit its use unless medically necessary.

The other side:

Many physicians quickly pushed back. Dr. Mona Amin, a pediatrician, said the research being cited overlooks genetics and other factors:

"They are grabbing straws… These studies didn’t look at genetics, which we know is a huge factor for autism, family history, or other variables," said Amin.

She added that Tylenol plays an important role for treating pain, migraines or fevers during pregnancy, and that the benefits outweigh potential

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