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A member asked:
I heard body scanners at airports emit high levels of radiation. is this true? if so can i choose not to go through it?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No and yes: they claimed that the amount of radiation is not more than a simple x ray. but if you are frequent flyer or a flight attendant and there is a possibility that you might get exposed to it on a daily basis, then i will think twice before i do that. and to answer your second question, the answer is yes every passenger has the right to refuse the exposure and go through a manual search.
Answered 6/6/2015
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Pat down: i personally am not sure I believe the claims about safety. Always ask for a pat down. This does take longer, so plan your schedule to allow for the extra 15 or so mins this will take.
Answered 6/6/2015
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