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In a press conference on Monday , President Donald Trump claimed that the active ingredient in Tylenol, acetaminophen, can cause autism in children if taken during pregnancy. He also falsely claimed that the current childhood vaccine schedule can also lead to autism. The Department of Health and Human Services said the FDA will accordingly begin the process of changing acetaminophen’s safety label.

Tylenol manufacturer Kenvue said in a statement that “We believe independent, sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does n

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