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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reacted negatively regarding the premiere episode of "Ali Stone", which is to be launched on January 31 on ABC. The New York Times reports that the starting episode tells about a lawyer who states in court about a vaccine that led to a child's autism.

Despite the fact that there were statements saying that science denied any connection between autism and vaccines, the conclusion of the premiere episode of "Eli Stone" brings an opposing impression. In the end the jury offers $5.2 million to the child's mother, thus leaving the audience with a misinterpreted idea that vaccines lead to autism, especially in children.

"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.," outlined Renee R. Jenkins, MD, FAAP, and 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," he added.

It is worth mentioning there has been not one scientific connection between vaccines and autism. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as well as other health care organizations will continue their work regarding the safety of childhood vaccines.

For getting a better acknowledgement on autism, immunization as well as other important topics on child health, please visit the official website of AAP, http://www.aap.org.