Health Minister Simeon Brown says paracetamol is safe

Thursday 25 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 25 Sep 2025, 12:50pm

In this story Winston Peters, Chris Bishop, Auckland Council, Simeon Brown, Donald Trump

Health Minister Simeon Brown has stated that paracetamol is safe to use and does not cause autism. This follows claims made by United States President Donald Trump linking the medication to the condition.

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1. 1NewsThu 25 Sep 2025, 10:28am

   Full video: Health Minister Simeon Brown makes announcement (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 25 Sep 2025, 12:50pm

   Donald Trump’s Tylenol autism claims: NZ Health Minister Simeon Brown says paracetamol safe (opens in new tab)