Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
In response to federal officials' claims that acetaminophen or Tylenol in pregnancy and childhood causes autism, we at Pediatric Services want to reassure our families that there is no substantial scientific evidence for this claim. Along with several medical organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, we want to reassure our families that acetaminophen is a safe medication to take for fever or pain.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact our office for more information.
Vaccines related to Autism
We at Pediatric Services support evidenced based science behind the safety of vaccines and agree and support the statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics. There is no link between vaccines and autism.
By Susan J. Kressly, president of AAP:
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has been changed to promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism. Since 1998, independent researchers across seven countries have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism. Anyone repeating this harmful myth is misinformed or intentionally trying to mislead parents. We call on the CDC to stop wasting government resources to amplify false claims that sow doubt in one of the best tools we have to keep children healthy and thriving: routine immunizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics stands with members of the autism community who have asked for support in stopping this rumor from spreading any further.”
Vaccine Availability
There is a lot of discussion and misinformation from the media and politicians about vaccines. On January 5, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control changed the childhood immunization schedule without science or evidence to support these changes. We at Pediatric Services in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics, will not be making any changes to the childhood immunization schedule. Please feel free to discuss further with your provider if you have any questions or concerns.
While there are a few cases of measles in the Twin Cities area right now, it is not considered an outbreak. Early MMR vaccines are not recommended at this time. If you are traveling internationally or to an area in the US with an active outbreak, please discuss vaccinations with your doctor.