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Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers
Association recommends that a
minimum separation of 15cm (6
inches) be maintained between
a handheld wireless phone and
a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are
consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations
of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
Should ALWAYS keep the phone
more than 15cm (6 inches) from
their pacemaker when the phone
is turned ON;
Should not carry the phone in a
breast pocket.
Should use the ear opposite
the pacemaker to minimize the
potential for interference.
If you have any reason to
suspect that interference is
taking place, turn your phone
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OFF immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may
interfere with some hearing aids. In
the event of such interference, you
may want to consult .
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal
medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to
determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF energy.
Your physician may be able to assist
you in obtaining this information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in health
care facilities when any regulations
posted in these areas instruct you
to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may use equipment that
could be sensitive to external RF
energy.
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