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RFK Jr. links Tylenol, autism and circumcision without proof

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  • Thomas Beaumont

  • Laura Ungar

  • October 9, 2025

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    Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reiterated an unproven link between Tylenol and autism during a Cabinet meeting with President Trump.

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    Kennedy acknowledged the lack of medical proof for his claims about Tylenol and autism while suggesting further studies are needed.

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    He incorrectly described a pregnant woman's anatomy, confusing the placenta with the uterus during his statements.

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    Kennedy claimed circumcised infant boys have double the rate of autism due to post-procedure Tylenol use, referencing a 2015 study.

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    Experts criticized Kennedy's claims, emphasizing that the cited study indicated correlation, not causation, and lacked evidence linking Tylenol to autism.

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RFK Jr. links Tylenol, autism and circumcision without proof

  • by Thomas Beaumont, Laura Ungar

  • October 9, 2025

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