Donald Trump Urges Pregnant Women To Avoid Tylenol, Suggests Vaccine Changes

Former US President Donald Trump has once again urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol (acetaminophen), claiming it may be linked to rising autism rates in the country. Speaking on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump also recommended that parents refrain from giving Tylenol to young children "for virtually any reason."

Without citing specific studies, Trump suggested that the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, should be administered as three separate shots rather than a combined dose. He further advised that the chickenpox vaccine be taken separately and that the Hepatitis B vaccine not be given before the age of 12. In his post, Trump wrote:

"Pregnant Women, DON'T USE TYLENOL UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, DON'T GIVE TYLENOL TO YOUR YOUNG CHILD FOR VIRTUALLY ANY REASON, BREAK UP THE MMR SHOT INTO THREE TOTALLY SEPARATE SHOTS (NOT MIXED!), TAKE CHICKEN P SHOT SEPARATELY, TAKE HEPATITAS B SHOT AT 12 YEARS OLD, OR OLDER, AND, IMPORTANTLY, TAKE VACCINE IN 5 SEPARATE MEDICAL VISITS! President DJT"

Earlier on Monday, speaking at a White House briefing, Trump reiterated that pregnant women should avoid acetaminophen throughout pregnancy. He claimed his administration is investigating the active ingredient in Tylenol for its potential link to autism and is advising caution for expecting mothers.

Trump also echoed concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., long advocating similar cautions regarding acetaminophen use. Additionally, he announced that his administration has begun the approval process for leucovorin calcium tablets as a potential treatment for conditions associated with autism.

According to reports, Kennedy's office began examining the possible connection between Tylenol and autism after a study suggested that the drug might increase the risk of the condition in children.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt commented that the administration "does not believe popping more pills is always the answer for better health" and affirmed that the administration would continue its efforts, noting that "millions across America are grateful" for these initiatives.