Overview

• President Trump urged pregnant women not to take Tylenol and announced plans for acetaminophen warning labels, promotion of leucovorin, and new autism research funding reported at $50 million.
• An FDA letter to clinicians said a causal relationship between prenatal acetaminophen and autism has not been established, advising caution for routine low‑grade fevers while noting it remains the safest over‑the‑counter option in pregnancy.
• Authors of a review cited by the administration said their paper is being misinterpreted and recommended judicious, short‑term use under medical supervision rather than avoiding the medication outright.
• Obstetric and pediatric experts warned that untreated fever or severe pain in pregnancy carries known risks for mother and fetus, and they continue to recommend acetaminophen when medically indicated.
• Autistic people and families expressed sharply mixed reactions, and reporting highlighted ties between administration allies and supplement and anti‑vaccine groups that have promoted alternatives to acetaminophen.