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Autism Announcement Changes Search Behavior

Online interest in leucovorin, folate products, and acetaminophen-related autism concerns increased markedly in the 2 weeks following the White House announcement.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • June 17, 2026

  • 4 min

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Objective:

To examine the impact of a White House announcement on autism on internet search behavior related to leucovorin and acetaminophen.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • 379% increase in searches for leucovorin.
    • 1,322% increase in searches combining acetaminophen with autism and/or pregnancy.
    • Searches for acetaminophen were 187% higher than expected.
    • Purchasing interest in leucovorin rose 203% above expected levels.
    Interpretation:

    Limitations:
    • Study limited to Google searches only.
    • Did not assess searches using AI chatbots or actual product use.
    • Focused on a short 2-week period post-announcement.
    Conclusion:

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Autism Announcement Changes Search Behavior

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • June 17, 2026

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