A representative of the World Health Organization has refuted U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about an alleged link between childhood vaccines and the development of autism.
Source: Bukvy
On September 22, Trump claimed that autism could be associated with vaccination and the use of Tylenol (acetaminophen, paracetamol) by pregnant women.
WHO spokesperson Tarik Yasharevich, commenting on this claim, emphasized:
- Evidence regarding the impact of paracetamol on autism remains controversial;
- Claims of a link between vaccines and autism have been completely scientifically disproven.
“We know that vaccines do not cause autism. Vaccines save countless lives. This is proven by science, and such things should not be questioned,” said the WHO representative.
It is worth noting that on his first day in office, Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO.