In a surprise press conference, President Donald Trump, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Dr. Mehmet Oz announced new federal actions claiming that Tylenol use during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism. The administration says the FDA will issue safety warnings, change acetaminophen labels, and launch a public campaign — but how accurate is this claim?In this emergency episode of Spectrum Savvy, autistic advocate and host Kat breaks down:What Trump, Kennedy, and Oz actually said about acetaminophen and autismThe latest scientific studies on prenatal Tylenol exposure and neurodevelopmentWhy correlation doesn’t equal causation in autism researchMedical community reactions, including guidance from ACOG and pediatric expertsThe administration’s claims about leucovorin as an autism treatmentWhat expecting parents and autistic families really need to knowThis episode fact-checks the announcement, explores the real science behind acetaminophen and autism, and discusses the risks of misinformation.

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