US President Trump made a controversial statement on the usage of Tylenol or paracetamol by pregnant women. He noted that they needed to “fight like hell not to take it.”

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and the use of paracetamol during pregnancy.

Backlash has been swift and forceful as other parts of the world woke up to US President Donald Trump’s comments blaming – without solid evidence – acetaminophen and certain vaccines for autism in children.

South African medical societies have reviewed evidence and confirm no causal link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism, urging continued use for safe treatment of fever and pain in expectant mothers.

GENEVA, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday that evidence of a link between the use of paracetemol during pregnancy and autism remained inconsistent and that the value of life-saving vaccines should not be questioned.

Scientific evidence is lacking to support the US government’s decisions to caution against using a common painkiller in pregnancy and fast-track the approval of an experimental medication for autism

Wes Streeting has urged pregnant women to ignore Donald Trump's claims about a link between taking paracetamol and autism. Mr Streeting said he trusted doctors over the president

UK health secretary Wes Streeting has told the British public not to “pay any attention” to remarks by Donald Trump claiming that the use of paracetamol during pregnancy was linked to autism in children. “There is no evidence to link the use of paracetamol by pregnant women to autism in their children — none,” Streeting said.

Additionally, Surana pointed out that avoiding treatment altogether could carry its own dangers. “Untreated fever during pregnancy can pose risks to both the mother and the foetus, making it essential to manage such symptoms appropriately.