About Allergy News
Allergy News is a service of WikiAllergies dedicated to raising public awareness of the Allergy and Immunology specialty. We explore how environmental factors, healthcare policies, and scientific advancements impact patients with allergies and asthma. Our mission is to highlight these often-underdiagnosed and undertreated airway inflammatory conditions, particularly within the general healthcare system, and to become a prominent voice for the specialty worldwide.
Our Mission and Ethical Code
As a trusted source of information on Allergy and Immunology, we hold ourselves to a high ethical standard. To serve our readers with integrity, we are committed to the following principles:
- Accuracy: Report truthfully and avoid sensationalism. We correct our mistakes promptly and transparently.
- Transparency: Be as forthcoming as possible with information, including naming sources, without compromising their safety.
- Impartiality: Clearly separate news reporting from opinion.
- Accountability: Scrutinize sources and institutions to hold those in power accountable. We contact individuals and organizations we report on to allow them to respond.
- Objectivity: Disclose what we don't know and avoid conflicts of interest—both real and perceived. Our business operations are kept separate from our journalism.
- Inclusivity: Ensure our staff and coverage represent a diverse community.
- Consistency: Uphold our promises to our readers and sources. We will also report on our own organization when our actions are newsworthy.
This code provides a framework for our general principles and is not meant to cover every situation. All Allergy News staff members—including editors, reporters, and executives—are expected to use their best judgment and common sense when faced with an ethical dilemma. For guidance, staff are strongly encouraged to consult with the President, Managing Editor, Business Manager, or Board Chairs.
In addition to these principles, Allergy News adheres to the code of ethics set forth by the Society of Professional Journalists. Our commitment to ethical journalism is a constant, rigorous application of these principles, and this document is intended to empower and inform our readers about the standards that guide our work.
