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Is it danger for infant under 1 years old to get x ray? how often it can be done?does it has a side effect?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

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No: Generally no, there is minimal exposure to radiation during a routine x-ray. Side effects that can occur usually are after prolonged exposure to high levels of radiation. There is more exposure to radiation from taking overseas airplane trip than from one routine x-ray. Hope this helps.

Answered 8/19/2017

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