Our commitment to accuracy
HantavirusQuestions.com draws on CDC, WHO, NIH, and peer-reviewed literature as primary sources. All clinical content is reviewed monthly against current authority guidance using an automated process that checks for direct factual contradictions. Despite these measures, errors can occur.
When a factual error is identified — whether by a reader, a clinician, or our own review process — we correct it as quickly as possible. We do not silently remove incorrect content; we replace it with the accurate information and note the correction where the change is material.
What qualifies as a correction
A correction applies to factual claims that are:
- Directly contradicted by current CDC, WHO, or peer-reviewed source material
- Based on data that has since been superseded (e.g., updated case counts, revised treatment guidelines)
- Inaccurately attributed to a source
- Materially misleading in a way that could affect health decisions
Corrections do not apply to editorial judgments, matters of interpretation where reasonable sources disagree, or content that is a matter of emphasis rather than fact.
How to submit a correction
If you believe a page contains a factual error, please contact us with:
- The URL of the page containing the error
- The specific claim you believe is incorrect
- A link to the authoritative source (CDC, WHO, peer-reviewed journal) that contradicts it
We review all correction submissions and respond within 5 business days. If the error is confirmed, we update the page and note when the correction was made.
Automated monthly review
In addition to reader-submitted corrections, all clinical pages are reviewed automatically on the first of each month. This process fetches current CDC and WHO guidance, compares it against page content, and applies corrections where authority sources directly contradict a specific claim. The "Last reviewed" date on each page reflects the most recent review, whether automated or manual.