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How to find trusted, reliable information and make healthy decisions
May 8, 2024
The internet gives us easy access to a huge amount of health information. However, it can be difficult to sort out good information from wrong or misleading information. Here are quick tips for finding reliable information and avoiding misinformation.
WHAT ARE MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION?
Misinformation is information that is false or misleading according to the best available evidence. People often share misinformation without knowing it is wrong.
Disinformation is misinformation people spread on purpose to do harm.
Misinformation and disinformation can cause people to make decisions that put their health at risk. That’s why it is important to watch out for misinformation and only share reliable information.
A TOOLKIT FOR EVERYONE
Misinformation affects us all and everyone has a part to play in addressing misinformation online and in our community. This is why we compiled a toolkit of resources to help people and organizations plan for, identify, and effectively address misinformation.
Our toolkit features:
A printable fact sheet
Misinformation resources for everyone
Misinformation resources for health professionals
Click here to access the health misinformation toolkit.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING THROUGH OUR TOOLKIT?
No worries! Call us at 360-728-2235 or email pio@kitsappublichealth.org.
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