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According to research, (a)   of health-related social media posts contain incorrect information.

• 11 percent

• more than 20 percent

• up to 87 percent
• up to 78 percent

Which of the following trends went viral on TikTok despite the lack of available research to determine if it really worked?

• Drinking a gallon of pineapple juice a day to cure allergies

• Drinking celery juice daily to cure stomach issues

• Avoiding makeup to cure acne

• Taping your mouth to stop snoring

When you are Googling a disease or symptom, which letters should you look for at the end of a website to help you determine if the information it contains is reliable?

• .org, .edu, or .gov

• .com, .me, or .htm

• .med, .net, or .doc

• Websites are never reliable sources of information.

True or false: according to research, influencers with more followers tend to have more educational qualifications than those with fewer followers.

• True

• False

Based on what you learned, which of the following people is likely to be most qualified to give you reliable medical advice?

• Your parents

• An influencer who calls themselves an expert

• Your pediatrician

• A teacher or coach

Even people who are experts in their field will give evidence for what they say, and may provide links to scientific studies or data from a(n) (a)   official organization, like the Centers for Disease Control.

• reputable

• informative

• harmless

• famous

________ , or personal stories, are possible sources of ________ .

• Certifications; medicine

• Scientific studies; reliable advice

• Anecdotes; misinformation

• Claims; danger

True or false: according to the article, nih.gov says that rashes are often harmless.

• True

• False

According to Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, people under 18 should not use (a)   unless directed by a doctor.

• naproxen (Aleve)

• aspirin

• peppermint oil

• hot or cold compresses

Which of these misinformation red flags could help you evaluate the trustworthiness of a source?

• Someone making health-related claims is not connected to a legitimate hospital or university.

• Someone who wants to sell you a product claims it gave them instant results.

• Someone giving health advice does not provide any studies or other data to back up their claims.

• All of the above