There has been a lot of research into the subject but there's also been unreliable data that is being used to intentionally misrepresent what has been found (hence the correlative vs causal relationships).

So the current well agreed on science is:

All current fever reducing medications (and most other medications) are correlated with detectably increasing the chances of a child being born with autism, including Tylenol
Having a fever while pregnant is correlated with increasing the chances of a child being born with autism well beyond the level that Tylenol would pose
So, strategically using Tylenol would be the best way to mitigate all risks. Which is also what was the general recommendation was prior to this DoH announcement.

[–] Xartle@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Adjustment on bullet one. We shouldn't say they "raise" the chance, they are correlated with the increase. There has been no causal path suggested that I'm aware of. It's a hard distinction if your not used to the concept, but it's important.

[–] girsaysdoom@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

Good point. I'll update my comment.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Anti febriles in general are a bad idea. They poison the immune response for the sake of comfort. I never gave them to my kids.

[–] girsaysdoom@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

That's probably okay for mild fevers but if they get progressively worse then you're risking them permanent brain damage.