Health Canada is pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Tylenol use during pregnancy and childhood is linked to autism.
The government department said acetaminophen, the generic name for Tylenol, is a recommended treatment for pain and fever during pregnancy, and should be used as directed by a doctor, at “the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.” It noted untreated fever and pain can pose health risks to a fetus.
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