“Is an airport x-ray safe for pregnant women?”
I am a 27 year old female. I want to know if an airport x-ray is safe for pregnant women?
2 Answers
Yes.
Sincerely,
Clay Hinrichs, MD
Sincerely,
Clay Hinrichs, MD
Airport security radiation doses are minute, approximately 1/100th of a CXR, so it would not harm a fetus. However, you can request an alternative clearance, since as a general rule we try to avoid radiation during pregnancy if possible.
