The real danger isn’t Tylenol, it’s bad information The T**** administration’s claims about Tylenol and autism — and the weak science used to support them — must be called out for what they are: reckless, disappointing, and dangerous.

 Leaders should build trust, not erode it; clarify uncertainty, not exploit it. On Tylenol and autism, one thing is clear: There is no credible evidence that the former causes the latter. What we do know is that fear and misinformation can cause real harm. That is why these claims — and the weak science used to support them — must be called out for what they are: reckless, disappointing, and dangerous. Dr. Ashish K. Jha is dean of Brown University School of Public Health and a contributing Globe Opinion writer.

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