Sources and Fact Checking Policy
StingHelp uses a source-first approach for health and safety information, with emphasis on authoritative public-health, medical, academic, and regulatory references.
Our source hierarchy favors current U.S. public-health agencies, major medical organizations, university extension programs, peer-reviewed research, and official product or regulatory information when a claim depends on those sources. We distinguish established guidance from emerging evidence and avoid presenting uncertain associations as confirmed facts. For more detail about how content decisions are made, see our Editorial Policy. If you find a statement that may be outdated or inaccurate, use the Contact StingHelp page and include the relevant URL and source.
Preferred Sources
Where practical, we prioritize primary or authoritative sources such as the CDC, FDA, NIH, state or local public-health agencies, peer-reviewed medical literature, recognized medical organizations, and official product labeling.
How We Use Sources
Sources are used to support factual statements about symptoms, first aid, allergic reactions, infection, disease risk, repellents, medications, and emergency warning signs. We avoid presenting a source as stronger or more specific than it actually is.
Fact-Checking
Before publication or substantial revision, key safety claims should be checked against current authoritative guidance. Comparisons should distinguish documented differences from uncertain visual clues, because many skin reactions can overlap.
Medical Review
Some articles may benefit from review by a qualified healthcare professional. A medical-review label should only be displayed when an actual reviewer and review process can be documented. StingHelp does not use a generic “medically reviewed” badge without a real reviewer.
Updates
Health guidance can change. We may update articles when authoritative recommendations, product labeling, public-health guidance, or important evidence changes.
Questions About a Source
If you believe a citation, statement, or safety recommendation should be reviewed, send the page URL and your concern through our Contact page.