Before you share "Nipah news" on social media...

Nipah virus in Kerala  and social media shares

Source: AAP Image/ EPA/PRAKASH ELAMAKKARA

With the confirmation of Nipah virus infection to a student in Kerala, social media is flooded with tips and information about the disease. How far they can be trusted? Co-founder of the medical information social media page "Infoclinic" Dr. Jinesh P S, who is in Melbourne now, talks to SBS Malayalam.



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