Although heritable effects from radiation exposure have not been observed in
humans, the embryo-fetus is known to be more sensitive to radiation than are
adults. Therefore, individuals who are pregnant, think they are pregnant, or
are planning a pregnancy may want to notify the Health Services Department
as early as possible. Workplace or task modification is typically
not necessary because 96 percent of all National Lab personnel who are monitored
receive only background levels of radiation. The Laboratories cannot give
this special consideration until the pregnancy is declared.
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