Vaccines and Tylenol Do Not Cause Autism, WHO Confirms Amid Trump’s Claims

World Health Organization refutes unproven links amid controversial remarks by US President and Health Secretary

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that there is no evidence linking vaccines or Tylenol to autism. This statement comes after US President Donald Trump claimed that pregnant women should avoid Tylenol due to an alleged connection with autism and called for major changes to childhood vaccine schedules.

No Proven Link Between Tylenol and Autism

President Trump said that pregnant women should “tough it out” and avoid taking Tylenol. His reasoning? An unproven claim that the drug might lead to autism in children.

But WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic explained:

Some older studies suggested a possible link.
However, many more recent studies found no such relationship.
“If the link were strong, it would be seen across many studies,” he said.

Tylenol, also known as acetaminophen or paracetamol, is considered safe by medical professionals during pregnancy.

Vaccines Are Safe and Do Not Cause Autism

President Trump also criticized childhood vaccines—especially the MMR shot (measles, mumps, and rubella)—and questioned the use of aluminum in vaccines. These claims reflect anti-vaccine talking points that have been debunked by decades of research.

WHO responded clearly:

“Vaccines do not cause autism.”

Jasarevic added that the childhood immunization schedule used worldwide has:

Saved over 154 million lives in the past 50 years.
Protected people against 30+ deadly diseases.
Been updated regularly based on scientific evidence.

Dangers of Delaying or Skipping Vaccines

WHO warned that changing or skipping vaccines can:

Increase the risk of infection.
Put not only the child but also the community at risk.
Make diseases like measles and polio harder to control.

“Each missed dose increases the chances of getting a life-threatening disease,” Jasarevic said.

What Causes Autism?

Autism is a complex condition related to brain development. Most scientists agree that it is mainly genetic.

However, Trump’s Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has long promoted false links between vaccines and autism, despite strong evidence to the contrary.

Summary

Tylenol is safe to use during pregnancy.
Vaccines are safe and essential for public health.
Claims linking either to autism are not supported by science.
Health experts urge parents to follow the approved vaccine schedule to protect their children and others.

As public health concerns continue to be influenced by political rhetoric, global health authorities like the WHO urge citizens to rely on evidence-based science. The repeated endorsement of debunked claims not only spreads misinformation but also puts lives at risk. Amid such confusion, the message from the medical community remains firm: vaccines save lives, and Tylenol is safe during pregnancy when used as directed. Trust science, not speculation.