Medical organizations and advocates on both sides of the vaccine safety debate are launching a fusillade of information and news releases in preparation for tonight’s debut of Eli Stone, ABC-TV’s new legal drama. Premiering tonight at 9pm, the episode features pop singer George Michael in addition to a controversial legal tussle centering on vaccinations and thimerosol. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the March of Dimes and other organizations have called for cancellation of the episode. According to the AAP, “the episode's conclusion delivers a contrary impression; the jury awards the mother $5.2 million, leaving audiences with the destructive idea that vaccines do cause autism." In light of the controversy, the AAP is rushing to publicize a new study showing that the ethyl mercury (thimerosol) used in some vaccines as a preservative is excreted much faster than other forms of mercury in the environment.
Journalists who have screened full previews of the episode report that the episode in fact focuses not on the danger of vaccinations but on the healing power of faith. Tune in tonight at 9pm (right after the season premiere of “Lost”) and decide for yourself.
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