How can families reduce the risk of exposure to ionizing radiation?
When you or your children receive an x ray, be sure to correctly wear the protective garments that are provided. The technician will make sure that only the area that needs to be x rayed will be exposed to the x ray beam. If you or your children are treated with a chemical that has some amount of radioactive material in it to help a doctor diagnose or treat a disease, be sure to follow the doctor’s directions after you have been treated.
