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Is it ok to take chest x-ray for a toddler 5 years old? will the radiation harm to toddler?

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A simple chest x-ray is safe at any age from birth on. The amount of radiation is negligible, reduced significantly from what was used decades ago by advances in technology.

Answered 7/27/2022

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