CHDC supports the following recent statements and recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). Please consult your CHDC provider for additional guidance. 

The following statement is taken from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): 

…“Studies have repeatedly found no credible link between life-saving childhood vaccines and autism. This research, in many countries, involving thousands of individuals, has spanned multiple decades. Any effort to misrepresent sound, strong science poses a threat to the health of children.     

Pediatricians know firsthand that children’s immune systems perform better after vaccination against serious, contagious diseases like polio, measles, whooping cough and Hepatitis B. Spacing out or delaying vaccines means children will not have immunity against these diseases at times when they are most at risk. 

Regarding autism, we know it is complex, highly variable and increasingly linked to genetics. There is no single, root cause of autism, and there is no single medication that will give every autistic child or adult what they need. Individualized plans, often involving a combination of developmental, behavioral, educational and social-relational strategies, can help improve outcomes that are meaningful to individuals and families.”…  

“Families who have questions about their child’s medications, autism care plans or other health care should consult with their pediatrician or health care provider. The AAP remains committed to providing accurate information to guide pediatricians and parents in making decisions that are family centered and individualized to meet every child’s needs and goals.”  

(Source: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/aap/2025/aap-statement-on-white-house-autism-announcement/) 

Safety and Benefits of Acetaminophen (Tylenol™) during Pregnancy 

The following information is taken from a statement by Steven J. Fleischman, MD, MBA, FACOG, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): 

…“In more than two decades of research on the use of acetaminophen in pregnancy, not a single reputable study has successfully concluded that the use of acetaminophen in any trimester of pregnancy causes neurodevelopmental disorders in children. In fact, the two highest-quality studies on this subject—one of which was published in JAMA last year—found no significant associations between use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and children’s risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability.” …. “Acetaminophen is one of the few options available to pregnant patients to treat pain and fever, which can be harmful to pregnant people when left untreated. Maternal fever, headaches as an early sign of preeclampsia, and pain are all managed with the therapeutic use of acetaminophen, making acetaminophen essential to the people who need it.” … 

(Source: https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2025/09/acog-affirms-safety-benefits-acetaminophen-pregnancy)