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By convenor | Wed, 24/9/2025 - 08:00

Media Release

Medical experts around the world, including in Australia, advise that Paracetamol does not cause autism.

Reports from medical experts can be found at:

  • https://aahms.org/news/aahms-evidence-brief-on-autism/
  • https://www.tga.gov.au/news/media-releases/paracetamol-use-pregnancy
  • https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/paracetamol-use-in-pregnancy/
  • https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/trump-raises-spectre-of-previous-autism-misinforma
  • https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-23/taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-does-not-cause-autism/105806092
  • ... and many more.