4. The Politics of Health

On Monday, the Four Horsemen of the Woo-pocalypse joined President Trump to blame autism on acetaminophen use during pregnancy. They couldn’t resist adding antivax misinformation as well.

Trump and RFK Jr claimed acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases autism risk and suggested leucovorin could treat autism symptoms.

RFK Jr appointed five new members to the CDC's ACIP vaccine advisory panel, shifting towards anti-vaccine viewpoints.

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Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen—often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S.—during pregnancy and development of autism have set off a deluge of responses across the medical, scientific and public health communities.

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And there’s a lot at stake if liberals overcorrect in response.

The World Health Organization said that ‘extensive research’ had found no link between acetaminophen and autism.

Political directives have undermined agency's independence and record of supporting the best basic research

FDA to approve leucovorin despite questions about whom it might help

False claims of a link between autism and Tylenol during pregnancy are dangerous. Psychological science teaches us the best way to counter it.

This presidential administration owes the public both accuracy and humility. Responsible communication distinguishes association from causation; explains uncertainty; avoids single-factor stories about complex traits; and centers the people most affected — in this case, autistic people and pregnant people.”

Coalition of Autism Scientists says that president’s assertions ‘only stoke fear’

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Limits on FoodNet tracking may impact outbreak response.

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