HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 38 MC

When researching vaccination information online, a critical health consumer finds multiple websites with different advice. Which website characteristic BEST indicates a trustworthy source?

The website has the most colourful graphics and engaging multimedia content
The site ends with .gov.au and is published by the Department of Health and Aged Care
The website appears first in search engine results
The site contains numerous personal testimonials from satisfied users

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B is correct: Government domains (.gov.au) undergo rigorous accreditation indicating trustworthy sources.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Visual appeal doesn’t indicate accuracy or credibility of health information.
C is incorrect: Search ranking reflects popularity, not necessarily trustworthiness or accuracy.
D is incorrect: Personal testimonials can be fabricated and don’t represent scientific evidence.