The first thing many of us do when we don’t feel well is to “Google” our symptoms. While it is important to be informed, sometimes checking the symptoms online leads to the wrong treatment and to worry.

• Remember that information may or may not be useful. For example, it is useful to know how to measure temperature correctly. But, knowing that fever can be a possible symptom of a very rare disease could make you worry, and this is not useful.
• Remember to always discuss your specific symptoms with a health professional by phone, online, or in-person.