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A member asked:

Can i trust the cdc and gov sites for health info?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Govt information: They are generally reliable far more than non govt sites.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/20/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I am trying: to stay updated on Ebola info by checking both WHO (World Health Organization) and CDC sites. I use other government sites to check on travel requirements for different countries. I believe these to be reliable sites. Take care.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/11/2014

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