Kennedy Jr. intensified his campaign by claiming that circumcised boys are twice as likely to be diagnosed with autism, and he believes this is “highly likely because they’re given Tylenol” for pain relief after the procedure.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!- Evidence Cited: Kennedy referred to a 2015 Danish study that found circumcised boys had a higher rate of autism. However, the study’s researchers noted they lacked data on specific painkillers (like Tylenol) and could not establish a link between medication and the outcome.
- Scientific Caveat: Other experts noted the study only showed a correlation, not causation, and cited contradictory studies showing no link between circumcision and autism.
🤰 Previous Claim: Tylenol Use During Pregnancy
This new warning follows an earlier joint statement where Kennedy and Trump advised pregnant women to avoid Tylenol, arguing its active ingredient, acetaminophen, could increase autism risk in children, despite a lack of proven evidence.
🗣️ The Political Angle
Kennedy Jr. suggested that opposition to his theory is politically motivated and based on animosity toward Donald Trump.
🩺 Medical & Corporate Response
- Manufacturer (Kenvue): Tylenol’s maker states that studies show “no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and foetal developmental issues.”
- Leading Health Groups: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and major organizations like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) continue to endorse the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy, as recently as September 5th. This is notable since the FDA advises against ibuprofen after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Would you like to search for the specific details of the 2015 Danish study that Kennedy Jr. referenced?
