You have to be careful: It's important to evaluate online medical information with extra care, especially regarding COVID-19 and its treatment. Note the publisher and original source of the information to ensure both are reputable and authoritative. Websites ending with .edu or .gov are usually trustworthy. Many websites that end with .org or .com are trustworthy as well, but not all. Sometimes organizations give themselves names that sound like well-known organizations as a way of misleading readers. Find out who is paying for the information and what their purpose is. Studies are often commissioned by organizations that have a financial interest in a certain type of results. Look for verification of the information by a doctor or other medical professional. Most credible websites will cite the names and titles of doctors or researchers who have reviewed the content for accuracy. Lastly, make sure the page you're reading is current. It's easy to find outdated content online, which might not be wrong, but it's better to rely on something that includes the date to be sure you're getting the latest and best information.
Answered 7/2/2022
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COVID 19 info: I agree with Dr. Rutledge. With information coming in rapidly about COVID 19 - it is especially important to read up-to-date information. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are both sites that carry information that is accurate.
Answered 7/2/2022
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