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CDC website language on vaccines, autism

A page of the CDC's website has been changed to include a false claim about autism and vaccines. The page about vaccines and autism formerly said that "no links have been found between any vaccine ingredients and Autism spectrum disorder." The website has now been changed to say, "'Vaccines do not cause autism' is not an evidence-based claim" -- a statement the Autism Science Foundation calls "misinformation" that "actually contradicts the best available science." CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

Breaking down Trump's claims on Tylenol, autism

President Trump announced on Monday that the FDA believes the use of acetaminophen -- the active ingredient in Tylenol and many cold and flu medications -- during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism, though medical experts have said the medication is safe. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details. Then, Dr. Steven Fleischman, president of the American College of Obstetricians, joins with his reaction to the news.

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