“Emirates Autism” reveals the facts about the rumors circulating about autism, medications, and vaccines

The Emirates Autism Division of the Emirates Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health – the Emirates Medical Association – affirmed its full commitment to medical practices based on scientific evidence in everything related to the health of children and families in the UAE and abroad, stressing that there is no scientific evidence proving a relationship between autism and the use of paracetamol or vaccines.

Autism and paracetamol

The Division reported in a statement that recently discussions have been raised about the possibility of a relationship between the use of paracetamol (acetaminophen) and autism, explaining the following points:

– Current and reliable scientific evidence does not support the existence of such a link.

Scientific reviews and extensive studies have not shown any strong or consistent evidence that using paracetamol during pregnancy or early childhood causes autism.

Warning against unjustified use of paracetamol may harm public health, because it is a safe and effective medicine for treating fever and pain when used correctly.

– Research is ongoing, but health recommendations must remain based on large, repeated, high-quality studies.

Autism and vaccines

The division stated that autism has been incorrectly linked to vaccines in the past, stressing that the scientific consensus is clear:

Huge research involving millions of children around the world confirmed that there is no causal relationship between vaccines and autism.

Major health bodies such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have repeatedly confirmed the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.

Vaccines protect against serious diseases such as measles, which continue to cause outbreaks in poorly vaccinated communities.

Autism and folinic acid

– Some recent discussions have touched on the use of folinic acid (Leucovorin), which is an active form of folate (not traditional folic acid), as a treatment option for autism.

Some studies indicate that folinic acid has potential benefits for a specific group of children with autism who have problems with folate metabolism, especially when there is a folate deficiency in the brain or antibodies to folate receptors.

However, these results are still preliminary, and folinic acid is not a cure for autism, and it cannot be considered suitable for all children.

-More large and rigorous studies are needed before it can be widely recommended.

We advise families to discuss any treatment option with specialist doctors, and avoid relying on unproven claims or unregulated uses.

The Emirates Autism Division affirmed its strong support for routine vaccinations for children as a fundamental pillar of public health. It also urged families and professionals to rely on reliable scientific evidence and official health guidelines, and to avoid rumors or unproven allegations. It also encouraged continued research on the complex causes of autism, especially in the areas of genetics, neurological development, and early detection, while rejecting misleading information that hinders progress. Real.

The Division concluded its statement by emphasizing that: “Autism is not caused by vaccines or paracetamol, and folinic acid does not cure it,” calling for reassurance in the use of medications and vaccines in accordance with doctors’ recommendations, while emphasizing the importance of raising community awareness and ensuring that every child with autism receives timely recognition and support.