Question
Is it harmful for a baby to have an X-ray taken?
Answer
Radiation indeed poses risks to the human body. However, for X-ray examinations on infants, the radiation dose is extremely low. According to the three principles of radiation protection—radiation practice liberalization, optimization of radiation protection, and dose limitation for individuals—the current radiation equipment can tailor appropriate dose ranges for infants, thus the risk of harm to the baby is not high. In the case of treating diseases, even a small amount of radiation is necessary, as life safety is the top priority. The impact of X-ray examinations conducted for treating diseases on the body is minimal and there is no need to worry excessively. Generally speaking, after 12 hours, the radiation dose in the body will completely dissipate.