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President Trump's claim linking acetaminophen (Tylenol) to autism has sparked outrage within the scientific community. Trump, along with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, suggested that pregnant women avoid the medication. Experts like Helen Tager-Flusberg strongly refute this, citing a lack of evidence and expressing concern over the potential impact on expectant mothers and those with autistic children. While a Harvard study showed a correlation, more research is needed. Trump also questioned the MMR vaccine's safety and advocated for splitting its administration. The FDA's approval of leucovorin for autism-related speech deficits is also criticized for lacking sufficient evidence.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.