In his search to identify the cause of autism, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. floated a shocking theory this week that links infant circumcision and Tylenol use to autism.

“There’s two studies which show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It’s highly likely because they were given Tylenol,” Kennedy said during a Cabinet meeting Thursday.

The remarks came just two weeks after President Trump also took aim at acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — warning it’s “ not good ” for pregnant women and could increase the risk of autism in their children. 4

Medical experts told The Post that the claims are misleading, cause unnecessary anxiety and lack solid evidence.

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