United States President Donald Trump drew heavy criticism after sharing unverified medical advice on Truth Social on 26 October 2025 at 4:19 a.m. while in Malaysia. His message, aimed at pregnant women and parents, warned against using common pain relievers and recommended changes to childhood vaccine schedules without medical support.
The post urged pregnant women and parents to avoid acetaminophen, commonly sold as Tylenol and also known as paracetamol, and advised that vaccines such as measles, mumps, and rubella be given separately instead of in combined doses. He also suggested delaying the hepatitis B vaccine until age 12 and spreading other vaccines across multiple visits.
A link to a Daily Caller article claiming that internal reports about possible Tylenol risks had been suppressed was included in the link. Observers quickly noted that the message repeated nearly identical claims Trump had made one month earlier. This signals a pattern of disseminating false information or misinformation about medicines and vaccines.
Health experts quickly dismissed the claims as misleading. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists confirmed that acetaminophen is considered safe for use during pregnancy when taken as directed. The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed its safety for children when properly dosed and monitored by healthcare professionals.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reiterated that the current vaccine schedule is founded on extensive testing and decades of data from research. U.S. public health officials explained that delaying or splitting vaccines increases the risk of infection and undermines the immunity that protects entire communities from preventable diseases.
Medical professionals expressed concern that the message from a prominent political figure could deepen already worsening public mistrust in vaccines and modern medicine. They warned that false claims shared by political figures can spread rapidly online and create confusion among parents and expectant mothers who rely on credible health information.
Trump has a history of making controversial and unfounded medical statements that go against scientific consensus. These included several ones made during the coronavirus pandemic. His latest remarks continue a pattern of disregarding established science and sharing opinions that conflict with global health guidelines and evidence-based practices.