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Did you Know?
Acetaminophen was Never Proven Safe
It was Grandfathered In
Acetaminophen was never proven safe before being approved for infants and children
Babies aren't Adults
Yet more than 50 studies did not test for neurodevelopmental safety
Pharma companies marketed it as "safest"
Acetaminophen became 70 times more popular once it was being marketed by pharma companies
The Acetaminophen and Autism Connection
Based on the scientific evidence we now know that many, if not most, cases of autism are a chemically-induced injury which occurs when babies and children with oxidative stress are given acetaminophen (commonly branded Tylenol in the U.S.).​​
How could this be?
Hearing that acetaminophen use in susceptible babies and children causes autism can be very alarming for many parents and guardians.
There is much to consider, like how do we know, how much autism is caused by it, which babies and children are susceptible, and what do we do without acetaminophen?
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Keep scrolling for more information, or learn more about autism on our homepage.
What do we do?
Oxidative stress occurs when you have both genetic factors and external factors deplete your capacity (antioxidant superheroes) to keep up with the normal burning process.
What makes babies susceptible?
What Do We Do Without Acetaminophen?
Scientifically speaking, acetaminophen has never been proven to provide any long-term benefits to children. It also has never been tested as safe for children.
For many, this will be very surprising.
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We cannot give medical advice, so the best advice we can give is for parents and guardians to make a plan in advance.
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Explore these resources from WPLaboratory.org to help you navigate this decision.
Plan Kickstarter
We've compiled a list of questions for you to think about and consider with all appropriate guidelines for you to start making your own plan.
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Tips for Parents
Explore more about the science behind the use of acetaminophen, tailored for parents and guardians.
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Explore Resources
There are dozens of resources compiled for you. Choose which you want to read next.
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You Can Be the Change
We know the evidence, we know what action needs to be taken, and now, with your help, we can raise our voices to allow parents, guardians, lawmakers, medical professionals and others know what we can do to change this story.
Learn
Being informed is one of the most important parts of making change. Read about the 20 lines of evidence so that you can learn, share, and advocate for others to know too.
Share
Share the message with other parents and guardians to let them make educated decisions on administering acetaminophen to their babies and children.
Do
Participate in the cause by taking personal action, whether posting on social media, calling your local representatives, and participating in other initiatives.
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About WPLab Inc.
WPLab is a not-for-profit company that conducts research and education related to immune system dysfunction in high-income countries. A current focus is the interaction between the immune system and acetaminophen (paracetamol) early in life, and how that interaction affects brain development. Preventautism.org is part of the WPLab Inc. research and education. We are currently conducting laboratory work, and, at the same time, work with social media and other venues to educate caregivers about what is known regarding the impact of acetaminophen (paracetamol) on the developing brain. For more information about WPLab, please see our website at www.WPLaboratory.org.