Title: The Impact of President Trump’s Autism Warning on Pregnant Women’s Tylenol Use in ERs In September 2025, then-President Donald Trump made headlines when he urged pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol due to concerns about its potential link with autism. Despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting this claim, a new study published in The Lancet reveals that emergency room orders for Tylenol (acetaminophen) among pregnant patients decreased by 10% following Trump’s announcement. The research team led by Dr. Jeremy Faust from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston analyzed data from over 1,600 hospitals across the United States. They found that while there was no change in acetaminophen orders for non-pregnant patients during this period, pregnant women visiting emergency rooms saw a significant drop in Tylenol prescriptions. The study’s findings suggest that Trump’s warning had an immediate impact on how much Tylenol or acetaminophen was being ordered in emergency departments across the country. However, it remains unclear whether patients chose not to take Tylenol themselves or if doctors prescribed it less frequently due to concerns about autism risk. While this study focused solely on ER visits and did not account for women considering Tylenol at home, its implications are still significant. Thousands of pregnant women may have gone without necessary pain relief or fever reduction during their time in the hospital as a result of Trump’s statement. Dr. Caleb Alexander from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health noted that words matter and can change both prescriber and patient behavior when coming from someone with such a large audience, like the President of the United States. This highlights the importance of responsible communication by public figures regarding medical issues to avoid causing unnecessary panic or confusion among the general population. In conclusion, while Trump’s warning about Tylenol usage during pregnancy may have been well-intentioned, it led to a decrease in its use among pregnant women visiting emergency rooms across the country. This highlights the need for accurate and responsible communication when discussing medical issues, especially those related to public health concerns like autism risk.
Source: [Original Article](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5732929/tylenol-pregnant-women-autism-trump-warning)
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