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| Vaccine Basics |
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Evaluating Online Health Information |
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Who manages this information?
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| The person or group that has published health information online should be identified on the website. |
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Who is paying for the project, and what is their purpose?
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| You should be able to find this in the “About Us” section. |
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What is the original source of the online information?
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| If the information was originally published in another source such as a research journal or a book, it should be identified so you can find the original source. |
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Most health information publications have someone with medical or research credentials (e.g., someone who has earned an MD, DO, or PhD) review the information before it gets posted, to make sure it is correct. This information should be noted on the website.
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How current is the information?
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Online health information sources should display a date when the information was posted or last reviewed.
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| Vaccine Safety Websites |
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| Content reviewed on January 27, 2013 |
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Immunization Action Coalition • 1573 Selby Avenue, Suite 234 • Saint Paul, MN 55104 |
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tel 651-647-9009 • fax 651-647-9131 |
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The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC), a non-profit organization, works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. IAC also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, healthcare organizations, and government health agencies. |
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