Plan Your Visit! Masks Highly Recommended Library Closings: November 24 - 26 BLOG Whom Can You Trust?: Reliable, Factual COVID-19 Information Charlotte D. Tuesday, November 23 Share: SHARE ON FACEBOOK SHARE ON TWITTER SHARE ON LINKEDIN With so much information available about COVID-19 on the news and social media, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Who is reliable, and what information is factual? As your trusted research and information professionals, we are here to put your mind at ease. Updated 11/23/21 at 2:00 p.m. Librarians love research - it is at the heart of what we do. Since early 2020, we have provided our customers and readers with the best, most current information regarding the COVID-19 virus and vaccines. We are all in this together - and by helping to separate reality from fiction, we are doing our best to quell rumors and present accurate, factual research regarding the pandemic and the COVID-19 vaccines. We realize you may have questions, and we are here to provide the most up-to-date information we can. We have continued to adapt to meet the needs of our community, and that includes providing you with everything from scientific research to career help to sharing our personal stories. We will be keeping this page updated to help you stay informed with accurate, scientific information so you can #RelyOnReal and combat misinformation about COVID-19 and the vaccines that have been developed to fight its spread. Have questions about resources? You can ask a librarian, call us, or send us a text message at 803-667-4242 (message and data rates apply). Fact vs Fiction - How do I know whom to trust? Peer-reviewed, scientific research remains the best source of trust-worthy information regarding the Covid-19 virus and vaccines. The following resources are just a few of the websites can be trusted for up-to-date, timely guidance and facts. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institutes of Health (NIH) SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) Mayo Clinic Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) For more resources, consider this list from DHEC for further information. For more help evaluating sources, look at this checklist from the CDC. You have questions - and we have answers! Now that children ages 5-11 are able to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, some of you may have questions about the safety of the vaccine. We've compiled this research from credible sources about kids and potential cardiac issues regarding the COVID-19 vaccine - plus, you can check out this advice from the Surgeon General. With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) currently impacting the U.S., we've compiled a list of resources and information to help you and your family stay informed. For additional COVID-19 resources and information, click here. For general COVID information via phone, call: -- DHEC Care Line (General COVID Information) 855-472-3432 -- CDC Info (General COVID Information) 800-232-4636 -- Richland County Health Department 855-472-3432 AUTHOR Charlotte D. Associate Tags Consumer Information Education Health News Research Tools Social Work Audience Adults Parents Seniors Families School age children (6-12 years) 6-8 years 9-12 years Teens (12-18 years) Related Blog Posts Image BLOG A-maize-ing Corn Husk Dolls Image BLOG COVID-19 Vaccination Sites & Information Image BLOG #OwnVoices: The Authors of "Blackout"