Source policy
Editorial Standards and Source Policy
InfectiousDiseases.info is built as a source-aware educational guide. Pages introduce infectious disease and public-health topics, then direct readers to Dr. Jay Varma’s original work and verified external records for deeper reading.
How sources are used
Primary source paths
The site prioritizes DrJayVarma.com pages, verified author pages, PubMed records, journal records, and reputable publication pages where Dr. Varma is author, co-author, interviewee, quoted expert, or subject.
Short summaries only
Resource cards and commentary pages use brief original summaries. They should not replace source articles, reproduce transcripts, or copy publisher structure.
Clear attribution
Pages should distinguish Dr. Varma’s original work from InfectiousDiseases.info commentary and should avoid implying endorsement by publishers, employers, or institutions unless explicitly stated.
Medical and public-health standards
- Do not present personal diagnosis, treatment, vaccine, STI, TB, outbreak, or emergency guidance.
- Use official public-health or clinical sources when a topic could affect health decisions.
- Explain uncertainty plainly and avoid overstating evidence, risk, or certainty.
- Use current source links for time-sensitive outbreak, vaccine, or policy topics.
- Keep potentially sensitive policy or controversy material balanced and tied to verified sources.
Reader boundaries
This site is for general education and source discovery. Readers should use clinicians, local public health authorities, and official guidance for personal health decisions or current outbreak instructions.
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Last updated: May 28, 2026