TCT-PF-F6EB452DFA057E3B · Health
Avoiding acetaminophen during pregnancy has no downside
Claim summary
Avoiding acetaminophen during pregnancy has no downside
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September 22, 2025 in a press conference
What the evidence shows
Untreated fever and pain can create risks during pregnancy. PolitiFact reported that medical organizations weighed those risks against inconclusive claims about autism; blanket avoidance was not risk-free.
PolitiFact rating: Pants on Fire. The tracker groups this as False.
Sources and attribution
Publisher assessment summarized by the tracker; this is not a new independent verdict.