Trump’s recent acetaminophen claims endanger pregnant women and undermine public health. Medical experts confirm acetaminophen remains the only safe over-the-counter pain reliever during pregnancy. Other options like ibuprofen increase serious pregnancy complications.
Untreated fever causes miscarriage, birth defects, and premature birth. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists confirms over 20 years of research shows no acetaminophen-autism link. Trump’s advice to “tough it out” contradicts established medical science.
This misinformation creates broader damage beyond pregnancy care. Healthcare providers face impossible choices between FDA guidance and professional medical societies. International allies are rejecting American health recommendations entirely. UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting advised ignoring Trump’s medical statements completely.
Parents now question routine childhood medications and vaccines unnecessarily. RFK Jr.’s conspiracy theories as HHS Secretary amplify dangerous anti-science messaging. Trust in federal health agencies erodes when politics overrides evidence.
The largest 2024 Swedish study in JAMA found no connection between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism. Major medical organizations unanimously oppose these recommendations.
Demand an immediate end to health misinformation that will damage our country for decades. Hold emergency hearings. Replace unqualified officials with medical experts. America’s health leadership requires scientific integrity, not political theater.
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