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Article contentWhat should pregnant women do? They should trust the scientific evidence. It is well established that an untreated fever can have harmful effects for both the mother and fetus. Acetaminophen is also known to have a better safety profile during pregnancy than treatment alternatives, as ibuprofen and regular strength Aspirin have been previously associated with increased risks of congenital malformations and miscarriages, respectively.Article contentThus, while there remains some uncertainty regarding the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy, it likely has a greater benefit-risk ratio than other available treatment options or doing nothing when faced with a fever during pregnancy.Article contentUltimately, women should discuss the potential benefits, risks and uncertainty with a health-care professional to make informed decisions regarding treatment options.Article contentAdvertisement 3Story continues belowThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Article contentGiven the Trump administration’s announcement, there is an urgent need for Canadian stakeholders to reaffirm our belief in the importance of evidence-based decision-making regarding drug safety and effectiveness, and we applaud Health Canada for doing so.Article contentHealth-related misinformation and disinformation that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic continue to have profound consequences for clinical and population health in Canada and elsewhere. We must be vigilant in preventing it from affecting other areas of medicine and population health.Article contentWith a U.S. administration that places the beliefs of its leaders and followers ahead of the available scientific evidence, it is essential that Canada take a leading role in generating, disseminating and following high-quality scientific evidence for clinical and policy decision-making. Doing so will protect the health of Canadians and help entrench Canada as a scientific leader internationally.Article contentKristian Filion is an investigator at the Lady Davis Institute and a professor of epidemiology at McGill University. Robert Platt is the director of the School of Population and Global Health and a professor of biostatistics at McGill.Article contentAdvertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet.
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