Trump Renews Tylenol Warning, Advises Changes to child vaccines including Hepatitis and Chicken Pox
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his controversial stance on the use of Tylenol during pregnancy, while also issuing fresh advice on childhood vaccinations, comments that have drawn concern among health experts.
In a lengthy post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol (acetaminophen) unless “absolutely necessary” and warned mothers not to administer the drug to children “for virtually any reason.”
He further suggested altering standard vaccination schedules, asking parents to split the MMR shot — which protects against measles, mumps and rubella — into three separate injections instead of a single combined dose. Trump also advised that the chickenpox vaccine be given separately, and that the Hepatitis B shot be delayed until after the age of 12. “Take vaccines in five separate medical visits,” his post read.
Linking Tylenol to autism
Earlier this week, Trump claimed acetaminophen might be connected to rising cases of autism in the United States, saying his administration was examining the drug’s effects. “Women should not take acetaminophen during the entire pregnancy,” he had told reporters at the White House, echoing claims long promoted by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Trump also announced that his administration has begun the approval process for leucovorin calcium tablets as a potential treatment for conditions associated with autism. His remarks followed reports that Kennedy’s office started investigating a possible Tylenol–autism link after a study suggested increased usage could raise risk factors in children.
White House response
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump’s position, saying the administration “does not believe popping more pills is always the answer for better health” and insisted it “will not be deterred in these efforts, as millions across America are grateful.”
Trump’s latest remarks expand on his Monday statement urging caution with Tylenol use during pregnancy. However, no major health authority has confirmed a direct link between acetaminophen and autism, and medical professionals continue to recommend evidence-based guidelines for both pain management and vaccinations.