Overview

• ACOG labeled the administration’s assertions about acetaminophen in pregnancy as irresponsible and reaffirmed it as a key option for short‑term pain and fever control.
• The FDA advised clinicians to minimize acetaminophen for routine low‑grade fevers in pregnancy but noted it remains the safest over‑the‑counter choice compared with alternatives like aspirin or ibuprofen.
• AAP leaders urged careful dosing and consultation with clinicians, emphasizing that treating maternal fever and pain is essential given the unproven nature of alleged neurodevelopmental risks.
• The CDC and Georgia Department of Public Health have not issued updated guidance on acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
• KFF polling shows 77% of adults have heard the claim, only 35% call it definitely false, 4% say definitely true, and trust now favors groups like the AAP and AMA over the CDC, which sits at 50% for vaccine policy.