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Is it safe to be near a person who has had radioactive iodine for?
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Yes: As long as you're at normal conversational distances, there's really almost no risk. There is a risk, however, to a small child or infant that is held close to your neck for an extended period of time. The radioactivity level drops down quickly in usually about 2 days.
Answered 5/6/2013
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