“Recent investigations have found that using Tylenol during pregnancy significantly increases the likelihood of children developing autism and ADHD.”
Social media posts
Facebook. Claim dated 22 Feb 2023.
FactCheck.org rated thisMisleading
What FactCheck.org found
There's no strong evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes autism or ADHD in children. Expert groups continue to recommend use of the drug during pregnancy when necessary and in consultation with a doctor.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 22 February 2023. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 22 February 2023. Its rating was “Misleading”.
Where the claim appeared
- Saved copy of the posthttps://perma.cc/K4K2-2423
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