The UAE Autism Division, affiliated with the Emirates Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, affirmed its commitment to evidence-based practices and protecting the health of children and families in the UAE and beyond, clarifying that there is no scientific evidence proving a link between autism and the use of paracetamol or vaccines.

It explained via its official social media accounts that recent discussions have emerged about a possible connection between paracetamol (acetaminophen) use and autism, but current and reliable scientific evidence does not support such a link. Scientific reviews and extensive studies have not shown strong or consistent evidence that using paracetamol during pregnancy or early childhood causes autism.

It indicated that warning against the unjustified use of paracetamol may harm public health, as it is a safe and effective medication for treating fever and pain when used correctly. The research continues, but health recommendations should remain based on large, repeated, and high-quality studies. Regarding autism and vaccines, the division emphasized that autism was mistakenly linked to vaccines in the past, and the scientific consensus is clear, with massive research involving millions of children worldwide confirming no causal relationship between vaccines and autism.