Does Paracetamol Cause Autism? The Truth Behind the Controversial Claim
Update: 2025-11-15
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SCI091: Paracetamol causes autism? Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant unpack viral claims, breaks down the real science, and debunks harmful myths. They highlight what autism is, what causes it—and what absolutely doesn’t.
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Links for this episode:
* ABC News – What Experts Are Saying About Paracetamol Use and Autism
* FDA Press Release – Response to Possible Association Between Autism and Acetaminophen Use
* JAMA – Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability
* Mount Sinai – Study on Prenatal Acetaminophen Use and Risk of Autism/ADHD
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