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Did you Know
ACETAMINOPHEN WAS NEVER PROVEN SAFE before being approved for infants and children
Over 50 studies DID NOT TEST TO SEE IF ACETAMINOPHEN WAS SAFE FOR A BABY'S BRAIN but claimed it was
PHARMA COMPANIES FALSELY MARKETED IT AS "SAFEST" even though it had never been tested.
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 review all of the evidence for yourself.
Acetaminophen was Never Proven Safe
In 2021, we asked the question: Is the medical literature correct? Can the literally hundreds of papers in the medical literature claiming that acetaminophen is safe be correct?
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The answer was found to be a resounding NO.​
Acetaminophen was never proven safe for a baby’s brain.
It was proven safe for a baby’s liver, but not for their brain. Read more about how this could possibly be true.
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 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.
This website is presented by WPLab.
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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.