A peak body for medical professionals in Australia has voiced concerns that pregnant women may avoid taking paracetamol, a common pain relief and fever reductions medication, after the Trump administration claimed it could link to autism. The claim made by the Trump administration is not supported by scientific evidence, as numerous studies have shown that paracetamol is safe for use during pregnancy. Australia’s medicines regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration, confirmed that paracetamol is safe for use during pregnancy. Experts recommend that pregnant women should consult their doctor rather than rely on Trump’s announcement.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/23/australian-health-experts-warns-trumps-unfounded-claims-about-paracetamol-may-harm-pregnant-women
