Pregnancy and Security
May 21, 2003 | 3:13 pm
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Just bumpin this up so all the "How often does this happen...!!!" threads can sit together. 
May 21, 2003 | 6:46 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by NYJETS:
As everyone has their own opinions on the xray machine, my physician has advised me not to go through. Some new books on the market also state that pregnant women should avoid the machine...but again, it is an individual decision.[/B]</font>
As everyone has their own opinions on the xray machine, my physician has advised me not to go through. Some new books on the market also state that pregnant women should avoid the machine...but again, it is an individual decision.[/B]</font>
There are lots of books that say lots of wacky things. Why don't you look at the facts. The most basic one was already cited above, you're getting FAR more radiation from flying than from anything else in the airport. Some links for you to peruse:
WHO study on electromagnetic fields
WHO presentation on electromagnetic fields
FAQ on radiation safety lots of good stuff here.
A Q and A page that addresses exactly your concern
To quote the last link:
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">In summary, because of its nonionizing properties, the magnetic field generated in a metal detector will not cause harm to persons even with routine and/or repeated scanning.</font>
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May 21, 2003 | 10:38 pm
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Is she confusing x-ray with metal detector?
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by NYJETS:
I will not go through the x-ray</font>
I will not go through the x-ray</font>
May 22, 2003 | 8:25 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Gordon is A Liar:
Is she confusing x-ray with metal detector?</font>
Is she confusing x-ray with metal detector?</font>
May 22, 2003 | 8:53 am
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The doctor is absolutely right! Even if you're not pregnant, no human should ever crawl through the X-ray machine!
The metal detector is fine, as everyone else has stated.
The important words to note are in bold. They are two totally different things.
The metal detector is fine, as everyone else has stated.
The important words to note are in bold. They are two totally different things.