equipment may not be
shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone.
Pacemaker
T h e M e d i c a l I n d u s t r y
Manufacturers Association
recommends a minimum
distance of fifteen (15)
centimeters, or six (6) inches,
between a handheld wireless
phone and a pacemaker,
in order to avoid potential
interference between them.
These pieces of advice are
consistent with independent
r e s e a r c h e s , a n d w i t h
recommendations based on
wireless technology research.
People with pacemakers
should:
ALWAYS keep the phone
•
at least fifteen centimeters
(six inches) from their
pacemaker, whenever the
phone is turned on;
Not carry the phone in a
•
shirt pocket;
Use the ear opposite to the
•
pacemaker, to minimize the
potential interference;
If you have any reason to
•
suspect that interference is
taking place, switch off your
phone immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones
may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event
of such interference, we
recommend that you contact
your service provider.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal
medical devices, consult
your device manufacturer
to determine if they are
adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Your
doctor can help you obtain
this information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn off your phone in health
care facilities, whenever there
are signs asking you to do
so. Hospitals or health care
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