Editorial Standards

Corrections Policy

Accuracy matters, especially when health information can affect decisions about first aid, symptoms, and when to seek care. StingHelp corrects material errors transparently and updates content when reliable evidence or public-health guidance changes.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

How we handle corrections

When a potential error is identified, we review the affected statement against appropriate authoritative sources. These may include CDC, NIH, FDA, EPA, state health departments, recognized medical organizations, university extension programs, and relevant peer-reviewed research.

Minor edits

Spelling, grammar, formatting, broken links, and clarity improvements that do not change the substantive meaning may be corrected without a formal correction note.

Material corrections

If an error changes the meaning of medical, safety, prevention, or risk information, we correct the article and may add a visible note describing the material change. We do not silently preserve information we know to be materially inaccurate.

Corrections vs. updates

A correction fixes information that was inaccurate. An update reflects newer evidence, guidance, terminology, or safety recommendations that became available after publication. See our Content Update Policy for our update process.

How to report an error

Please use the Contact StingHelp page and include the article URL, the statement you believe needs review, why you believe it is inaccurate, and a reliable supporting source when available.

Our transparency standard

We do not invent reviewer approval, citations, clinical evidence, credentials, or correction history. A modification date alone should not be interpreted as professional medical review.