Get the facts, not the fear! Where to go for Disease Information and Updates

Social media is saying we are overreacting and some news sources are implying we are not reacting enough.   Should you be fearful of what us going on or are you too complacent?  With all the hoopla over infectious diseases, where do you go for accurate information? 

For sure it is not Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!  The internet may or may not be a good source if you try to do your own search. So where should you go for accurate information?

First, if you are worried about a possible epidemic, then you should check with the Center for Disease Control.  There you can find out risk factors, how to protect yourself, and more via links to the most recent information on their home page. If your concern is a word-wide pandemic, then check the World Health Organization site.  There outbreak areas and statistics are available.  If you see statistics or advice on social media images, you may not want to trust they are accurate unless they have one of these websites listed on the image as data source.

Second, if you are perhaps curious about the science, symptoms, or medicine?  Then you may want to check out Live Science, Real Clear Science, Science-based Medicine, or Web MD depending on the type of information you are seeking.  However, you should consult on your personal physician or local medical professions if you feel you need help.  Online sources are informational, not diagnostic.

Get the facts, not the fear!

Please note:  This is not a medical site.  Just providing links to a few reputable sites with this post.

Apologies, unfortunately we have learned that we cannot always blindly trust the "official" health experts, pharmaceutical companies, grant-based medical association studies, or government leaders to find solutions or present alternatives.  It may actually be better to ask and trust your personal physician, who  understands your health issues and does their best to keep up with the latest research for proven results.