When your child isn’t well, it’s completely natural to look for solutions, answers and reassurance promptly. The Internet is often the go-to destination for finding that info.
While searching to see if your child’s sniffles match the symptoms of the cold or of the flu, wandering the web can fuel a sort of Internet-enabled hypochondria. Just because health information found online is accessible, doesn’t mean it is credible, reliable, unbiased or up-to-date.
The following tips can help you rule out websites as sources of misinformation, but remember that nothing can replace the counsel of an experienced health professional. Always discuss your health decisions with your family’s health care provider.