Medical imaging such as X-rays and CT scans are tools that can sometimes help healthcare providers decide on the best treatment when your child or teen has an injury or illness. You may worry about how these scans — which require exposure to medical radiation — might affect your child’s health and safety. Read on to learn about medical imaging in children at Seattle Children's Hospital.

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