FL NOW Rejects the Dangerous Disinformation Campaign on Tylenol

Orlando, FL — The Florida Chapter of the National Organization for Women (FL NOW) strongly condemns the latest wave of disinformation from the Trump Administration, which recklessly links Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism—despite overwhelming medical consensus rejecting such claims.

“This is not just pseudoscience—it’s a political attack on women, pregnant people, and reproductive autonomy,” said Julie Kent, President of FL NOW. “We are witnessing a coordinated effort to weaponize fear, undermine science, and further restrict the already limited options available to those navigating pregnancy in Florida.”

This latest claim follows a disturbing pattern:

• Unfounded medical guidance which contradicts decades of medical research and expert consensus.
• Policy proposals that criminalize pregnancy outcomes and restrict access to essential medications.
• Amplification of stigma against neurodivergent children and their families.

FL NOW stands with medical professionals, disability justice advocates, and reproductive rights organizations in rejecting these baseless claims and demanding accountability.

Leading health authorities—including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the FDA, and the World Health Organization—have affirmed that acetaminophen (Tylenol) remains one of the few safe pain relief options during pregnancy. Untreated fevers pose far greater risks to fetal development than responsibly administered medication.

FL NOW calls on Florida lawmakers, health agencies, and media outlets to:

• Reject disinformation and reaffirm evidence-based medical guidance.
• Protect pregnant people’s rights to make informed decisions with their healthcare providers.
• Invest in public health education that centers science, equity, and bodily autonomy.
• Stop politicizing neurodivergence and weaponizing disability narratives to restrict reproductive freedom.

“This is about more than Tylenol,” said Debbie Deland, VP FL NOW. “It’s about the right to navigate pregnancy without fear, shame, or political interference. We will not stand by while our communities are gaslit and our rights are eroded. It is a white male supremacist remark to say ‘women should tough it out’. You don’t tough out a fever during pregnancy! This disinformation risks the life of the mother and baby.”

Contact: Debbie Deland, VP FL NOW: 407 234-6408, vp@flnow.org