President Donald Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol during pregnancy. Tylenol is a common medicine for pain and fever. The president said Tylenol might cause autism in children.
At a White House meeting, President Trump said the FDA will tell doctors about this problem. He told pregnant women: “Don’t take Tylenol. Don’t take it.”
President Trump also said babies should not get the hepatitis B vaccine when they are born. He thinks babies should wait until they are 12 years old.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the Health Secretary. He agreed with President Trump. Kennedy said the government will tell people about the dangers of Tylenol during pregnancy.
However, many doctors disagree with President Trump. They said his advice is wrong and dangerous. Medical groups say Tylenol is safe for pregnant women. They say it is one of the few safe pain medicines during pregnancy.
Doctors warn that high fevers during pregnancy can be dangerous. They can cause miscarriage or birth problems. About half of all pregnant women take this medicine.
A large study from Sweden looked at two million children. It found no connection between Tylenol and autism.
New Words
1. Autism
This is a condition that affects how a person communicates and behaves. People with autism may have difficulty talking to others.
Example: Children with autism might need special help at school to learn better.
2. Miscarriage
This means when a baby dies before it is born during pregnancy.
Example: High fever during pregnancy can cause miscarriage.
3. Vaccine
This is a medicine that doctors give to babies and children to protect them from diseases.
Example: Babies get vaccines to stay healthy and not get sick from dangerous diseases.