American Academy of Pediatrics calls for cancellation of ABC’s ‘Eli Stone’ premiereby American Academy of Pediatrics
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CHICAGO - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is demanding ABC cancel the
opening episode of “Eli Stone” scheduled for Thursday, January 31.
As reported in The New York Times, the episode features a lawyer who argues in
court that a vaccine caused a child’s autism. While the show includes statements
that science has refuted any link between autism and vaccines, the episode’s
conclusion delivers a contrary impression; the jury awards the mother .2 million,
leaving audiences with the destructive idea that vaccines do cause autism.
“A television show that perpetuates the myth that vaccines cause autism
is the height of reckless irresponsibility on the part of ABC and its parent
company, The Walt Disney Co.,” said Renee R. Jenkins, MD, FAAP, president
of the AAP. “If parents watch this program and choose to deny their children
immunizations, ABC will share in the responsibility for the suffering and deaths
that occur as a result. The consequences of a decline in immunization rates
could be devastating to the health of our nation’s children.”
No scientific link has been found between vaccines and autism. The AAP and
other health organizations will continue to work to ensure the safety of childhood
vaccines.
For accurate information on autism, immunization and other child health topics,
visit the AAP’s web site, www.aap.org.The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
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