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I have a pacemaker and accidently walked through the metal detector at the airport. could my pacemaker unit be damaged?
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No. : The metal detector does not affect the functioning of a pacemaker. The only thing that will affect it is a strong magnet, which the metal detectors In the airports don't have. You'll be OK no need to panic.
Answered 11/28/2017
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