Children & vulnerable groups

I am submitting this comment as a consumer concerned about long-term exposure to wireless radiation from phones, Wi-Fi routers, cell towers, and other connected devices. I urge HHS to conduct a thorough, independent review of whether current exposure limits adequately protect public health. This review needs to consider those most heavily exposed and should examine potential effects beyond tissue heating, including evidence concerning cancer, reproductive health, and children’s development. Please prioritize research that reflects how people actually encounter wireless radiation: repeated exposure over many years, often from multiple sources and devices used close to the body. Assessments should consider signal strength, pulse patterns, duration, and combined exposure. Please consider Melnick and Moskowitz’s 2026 analysis of animal data, which argues that existing exposure limits may inadequately protect against cancer and reproductive harm (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-026-01288-6). I also ask HHS to evaluate Lai and Levitt’s review of exposure intensity, duration, and signal modulation (https://doi.org/10.1080/15368378.2022.2065683), and Scarato’s review of US regulatory gaps and proposed reforms (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1677583). These papers warrant careful consideration alongside the broader evidence, including studies that have not found adverse effects. I ask HHS to: •Assess whether additional protections are needed for children, pregnant women, and other potentially vulnerable groups. •Support long-term research with safeguards against industry conflicts of interest. •Provide clear information about exposure and practical ways to reduce it, including wired alternatives in homes and schools. •Recommend updated standards wherever the evidence shows that existing limits are insufficient. Consumers should not have to navigate these questions alone. Please use this inquiry to advance transparent science, meaningful oversight, and public health protection.

EMF I got headaches with AT&T GSM phones because their frequency is hard. It can go through the elevator. I think it’s the 851 you need to do something about that. Verizon seems to be better the CDMA. Electric cars are hard to sit in not even for a few minutes because I can feel the radiation here measure it above 3milliguass and you need to have standards to make it go below1,2 milligauss the average house. EMF is mostly 0.2 or up 0.6 in American Home so you cannot have a car which is near high power lines 5 milliguass, there’s a big battery below the kids seats, adult seat, senior seats Call me for details , do testing of EV cars

From the book The Non-tinfoil Guide to EMFs by Nicholas Pineault: As Martin Blank, PhD reports in Overpowered: since 1990, Lai has been tracking the studies of the health effects of RF radiation on humans published around the world. He has hundreds of studies in his data base. Approximately 30% of the studies were funded by the wireless industry and 70% are funded by other sources that are presumably more independent. Of the industry-funded studies, 27% demonstrated a biological effect in human resulting from RF exposure vs. 68% for the independents. Lai explains that “a lot of the studies being done right now are purely as PR tools for the industry.” The US & Canada FCC limit for RF radiation is 61.4 Volts/meter. The next closest is Belgium (21), Russia, China, Italy, Luxembourg, & Switzerland (6), and Austria (.02). Sleep disturbances resulting in fatigue can occur from as low as .047 V/m. REM sleep is affected at 13.72 V/m. Male fertility is affected as low as .036 V/m with testosterone being negatively affected at 43.42 V/m. Brain function is affected at .14 V/m (headaches, behavioral problems), .55 V/m (memory), 1.94 V/m (blood-brain barrier leakage), 11.07 (oxidative stress on the cornea), and 13 V/m (oxidative stress on the brain). Heart function is affected at .05 V/m (cardio vascular problems in general), 1.19 V/m (calcium metabolism in the heart), and 20 V/m (blood pressure, heart rate). Children are affected starting at .11 V/m (headaches, inattention), .33 V/m (ADHD), .78 V/m (memory), .87 V/m (leukemia), 2.17 V/m (kidney development problems), and 25 V/m (bone growth problems). This is going to be the fate of mankind wherever 5G is used. I wouldn’t want that on my conscience.

I am reporting significant physical and neurological symptoms that I associate with exposure to 5G and other electromagnetic fields (EMF's) I feel as though I can sense nearby cell towers before I actually see them. I experience what feels like electricity running through my body, severe headaches, nausea, and electrical sensations traveling down my arm and occurring in areas where I have metal hardware in my body. I also can experience difficulty concentrating, brain fog, and profound exhaustion that interfere with my abililty to function normally. These experiences are distressing and affect my overall quality of life. My medical history is complex and includes dysautonomia, MCAS, TBI, chronic inflammation and I do believe this has made it much worse, severe osteoporosis with multiple vertebral fractures, and persistently low iron stores. I have also experienced significant environmental sensitivities and have a history of mold exposure including stachybotrys. I am particularly concerned about the relationship between my environmental exposures, neurological symptoms, and overall health. Given my persistently low iron levels and exhaustion, I am concerned that environmental factors may be contributing to my declining health. I recognize that I cannot establish EMFs as the cause of my iron deficiency without scientific evidence, but I believe these concerns deserve further investigation. I urge HHS to support independent, rigorous research into radiofrequency radiation, 5G infrastructure, and other electromagnetic exposures. Research should examine neurological symptoms, headaches, nausea, sensory disturbances, concentration difficulties, fatigue, individual susceptibility, and potential effects in people with complex chronic illnesses. I also encourage researchers to investigate whether reported symptoms correlate with objectively measured exposure levels and whether there are identifiable biological mechanisms that could explain the experiences. My goal is to help advance research that provides clear answers about potential health effects and appropriate public health protections.

I certainly believe this should be looked into. It is all around us, even if we choose not to use it. I know it offers a lot, but it's not worth it if it adds to all the things that affect our health; especially the children. I know people that this has affected and I'm not well. I wonder if wifi and 5-G is my problem. Doctors can't find anything. Please look into it, and please help the people and not the companies. They will find another way, they always do!

Re: RF/EMF Exposure, Human Health, Directed-Energy Technologies, Environmental Effects, and Institutional Accountability 1 History and Unanswered Questions Since 2012, I have experienced persistent, unexplained physical symptoms that have resulted in years of medical visits, diagnostic testing, and brain scans. My primary complaint has been a vibration- or frequency-like sensation throughout my body. For several years, these episodes occurred predominantly at night, sometimes with such regularity that I could practically set my watch by them. The sensations also followed me to different locations rather than appearing limited to one particular environment. During this period, I experienced difficulty walking straight, difficulty speaking correctly, and blurred vision. These symptoms resembled signs of a stroke, yet my evaluations did not identify a stroke or establish an explanation for what I was experiencing. I have continued to undergo medical monitoring and still experience frequency-like sensations and tinnitus in one ear. The tinnitus becomes louder when I experience the vibrations. I am asking HHS to recognize that persistent, unexplained symptoms deserve serious medical attention, objective investigation, and research. I respectfully request that HHS: 1. Encourage improved medical evaluation and documentation of persistent unexplained neurological and sensory symptoms, including appropriate investigation of potential medical and environmental contributing factors. 2. Identify research gaps in current diagnostic and environmental assessment methods that may limit the ability to investigate these symptoms without prematurely assuming or dismissing a cause. Children, Schools, and Wireless Technology Prioritize research on children's long-term RF exposure, including potential effects on neurological development, sleep, cognition, and other relevant health outcomes. . Their developing bodies and potentially long lifetime exposure make independent research on children's health an important priority. 3. Directed-Energy Technologies and Unexplained Symptoms I ask HHS to address the potential health implications of directed-energy technologies, including relevant radiofrequency and microwave exposures. Public discussion of unusual neurological symptoms among diplomatic personnel, often referred to as Havana syndrome, has raised questions about possible causes, including directed energy. These cases do not establish a single cause for all reported symptoms, but they underscore the importance of rigorous investigation when unusual health complaints arise. I identify as a targeted individual because of my personal experiences and concerns. I recognize that my symptoms alone cannot establish deliberate targeting or identify a particular technology. Nevertheless, I believe concerns involving possible technological exposure should be evaluated fairly, objectively, and through appropriate scientific methods. I respectfully request that HHS coordinate with relevant federal agencies and independent experts to: 1. Review evidence concerning the biological effects of relevant RF and microwave exposures, including high-intensity or pulsed exposures where appropriate. 2. Establish appropriate medical and scientific protocols for investigating suspected exposure-related injuries. 3. Improve documentation of unexplained neurological symptoms and potential environmental exposures. 4. Distinguish verified findings from hypotheses that remain unconfirmed. 5. Ensure that credible concerns receive appropriate investigation without presuming a cause in advance. The public deserves a credible process for investigating suspected harm, including the possibility of emerging or specialized technologies, without premature conclusions in either direction. 4. Environmental Health: Wildlife and Vegetation. Coordinate with appropriate environmental and scientific agencies to identify research gaps and evaluate real-world RF exposure biological, behavioral, reproductive, or developmental effects in wildlife and vegetation Corporate, Government, and Military Accountability Promote independent scientific review, transparent disclosure of relevant evidence and research limitations, and appropriate conflict-of-interest safeguards for studies used to assess the health and safety of RF/EMF and directed-energy technologies. 2. Support clear procedures for independent investigation, interagency coordination, and accountability when credible concerns arise regarding possible exposure-related injuries, including concerns involving corporate, government, military, or contractor activities, consistent with applicable privacy, security, and legal requirements. Public confidence depends on independent verification, transparent methods, and a credible process for addressing legitimate concerns. No institution should be exempt from appropriate scientific scrutiny, and no allegation should be treated as established without supporting evidence.

I am submitting this comment in response to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Request for Information regarding Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I write to you as a concerned parent and as an individual whose own childhood health was severely impacted by wireless radiation exposure. My interest in this issue stems from lived experience. As a teenager, I suffered from severe, unexplained, and debilitating headaches. Unknown to us at the time, the home’s wireless router had been installed directly in my bedroom. Years later, after discovering research regarding the potential biological effects of RF/EMF exposure, I realized my childhood symptoms aligned with documented physical responses to radiofrequency exposure. Once I significantly reduced my exposure—replacing wireless internet with grounded Ethernet and keeping my cell phone in airplane mode 95% of the time—my health improved dramatically. Today, when I am exposed to heavy RF environments, such as close proximity to 5G infrastructure or dense cellular usage, those same negative impacts return. This personal journey highlights my single greatest concern: the unique and heightened vulnerability of children. Children are not simply smaller adults; their developing nervous systems, thinner skulls, and higher tissue conductivity mean they absorb proportionally higher levels of radiofrequency energy than adults. Today, children are exposed to wireless radiation at unprecedented levels—in their bedrooms, classrooms, and everyday environments—from a very young age. Given that my own health suffered as a teenager from a single router, I am deeply concerned about the cumulative, lifelong impact today's constant exposure will have on our youth. Thank you for providing parents and impacted individuals the opportunity to share our experiences and advocate for the protection of future generations.

am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from the perspective of a parent, healthcare professional, researcher, advocate, and a concerned member of the public. I believe this issue should be addressed because our town is littered with cell towers at every school, flock cameras, and surrounded by solar fields on all sides. It definitely feels like a war in which the "people" are defenseless. The cell towers are on top of our stadium lights at the high-school. Every game we are forced to sit next to theses not knowing what harm may come. Headaches during the game are routine for me and I have began to wonder if the towers are having any effect. I support HHS taking an active role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation. Questions about human health should be addressed by federal agencies with appropriate expertise in medicine, biology, epidemiology, and public health, and the experiences of individuals and families who report being affected should be considered alongside the scientific evidence. I urge HHS to carefully evaluate these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you!

I have been affected by Wi-Fi electric and gas meters that were installed a few years ago on the side of my residential unit. Several meters that belong to someone else are also there to make things worse. I feel tired, dizzy, brain fog all the time, perhaps other health issues as well. Could not understand why, but I believe I do now. There has to be a legislature passed that will allow consumers to opt out of these meters free of charge especially elderly. Please keep me posted if this very much needed legislature will pass.

Our WiFi impacted my sleep and my kids sleep. We unplugged our WiFi and my daughter now sleeps all night, she was waking up at midnight-1am wide awake ready to play until she was about 4 years old. Then I started learning about impacts of WiFi and wireless signals and we unplugged it at night and she sleeps all night now. I sleep better as well with it off.