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Most health institutions failed to address acetaminophen-autism misinformation on Instagram, audit finds
Most public health institutions failed to respond promptly to misinformation on social media that falsely claimed acetaminophen use during pregnancy is linked to autism, according to research presented during the American Academy of…
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Research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference & Exhibition found that most public health institutions did not promptly address Instagram misinformation falsely linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism. The audit highlighted the institutions’ delayed response to the false claim circulating on the platform.
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