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Question: The Web site I usually go to for health information isn't listed on MEDLINEplus. Why?

Answer:

There may be several reasons why MEDLINEplus does not point to a familiar or popular Web site.

  • MEDLINEplus is not a list of every Web page on health, but is a selected list of authoritative resources.

  • Selection guidelines are used to evaluate every Web site that MEDLINEplus points to.

  • Multiple Web sites which contain the same information are not pointed to, even if different organizations, associations, companies or entities are responsible for their content.

  • MEDLINEplus tries to ensure that the information it links to is authoritative, accurate, up to date, educational and available at no charge.

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