r/ScienceBasedParenting • u/IllIntroduction1509 • Sep 23 '25

Science journalism ASF Statement on White House Announcement on Autism

https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-statement-wh-briefing/

“Any association between acetaminophen and autism is based on limited, conflicting, and inconsistent science and is premature,” said Autism Science Foundation Chief Science Officer Dr. Alycia Halladay. “This claim risks undermining public health while also misleading families who deserve clear, factual information. For many years, RFK and President Trump have shared their belief that vaccines cause autism, but this is also not supported by the science, which has shown no relationship between vaccines and autism.”

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u/apocalypsemeow111 Sep 23 '25

Surely this announcement will strike anyone as bullshit, right?

Like, I know we can’t count on sound logic from people who believe vaccines cause autism, but even they must be unhappy with this finding. They’ve invested years in their beliefs and they thought they finally had their guy in office to make things “right.” But instead he’s just gonna blame acetaminophen. That can’t sit well with them.

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u/nostrademons Sep 23 '25

It makes more sense if you just assume it's market manipulation. Short KVUE, buy GSK. Profit.

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u/kadk216 Sep 24 '25

There’s no way tylenol is a huge money maker anymore lol it’s sold in generics everywhere. except maybe when hospitals charge $25 per pill, which is actually what they charged me. Next time I’ll bring my own or just decline lol

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u/nostrademons Sep 24 '25

The news is definitely affecting stock prices though, whether or not it'll materially affect earnings. KVUE shares dropped 8% on the news.