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An article published in May of 2008 suggests that the cause of Autism may be linked to more than the MMR vaccination alone. This controlled study was performed by Schultz ST and colleagues from the University of California. It indicated that the use of Tylenol in conjunction with the measles-mumps-rubella vaccination significantly increases the risk of developing an autistic disorder particularly in children five years of age and younger. Tylenol is thought to deplete a necessary substance called glutathione, which is used by the liver to eliminate toxins that are introduced to the body. In children that are susceptible to autism, the ingestion of Tylenol combined with the MMR vaccination significantly increases their risk.

While Tylenol and the MMR vaccination have shown to increase the risk of autism, they are not the only questionable contributors. There are a number of other factors that can also increase the risk of developing autism. Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is just one of the other concerns. However, an obvious and significant increase in the occurrence of autism related to the MMR vaccination was seen when Tylenol replaced aspirin to decrease fever and pain. Following a report by the CDC stating that aspirin was related to the incidence of Reye’s syndrome, many parents were advised not to give their young children aspirin. To replace this medication, Tylenol was then given. As a result, a significant increase in autism was reported. In comparison, there proved to be no increased risk for an autistic disorder when ibuprofen was used in conjunction with the MMR vaccination.