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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

Trump administration slammed by scientists for claiming paracetamol use in pregnancy causes autism

UK experts have condemned “fearmongering” in the US amid reports surrounding an upcoming announcement from Donald Trump’s administration about a link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism.

Scientists have hit back, with one saying the claim “risks stigmatising families who have autistic children as having brought it on themselves”.

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