President Donald Trump advised pregnant women against taking Tylenol during a press briefing on Monday, warning of an unproven link between the pain relief drug and autism. In lieu of Acetaminophen causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and children: no valid rationale for controversy Tylenol & Autism Parents are rightly confused about vaccines, Tylenol, and autism right now. They just want to do what's right for their kids. Here's what to know: Vaccines are safeno link to autism Myth busting, Acetaminophen version. "Avoid Acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it causes glutathione depletion". Truth?? As a pediatrician and ER doctor and as moms we're often asked about this. And we understand why: