Attributes persistent finger burning and tingling to touchscreen use and requests warnings and informatio…

HHS public comment #1486 · HHS-OASH-2026-0397 · 2026-10-05

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Attributes persistent finger burning and tingling to touchscreen use and requests warnings and information about shielding and input alternatives.

  • Other concerns: As a consumer, I would like to report that three fingers were injured from EMF by typing on my iPad. I did not have a separa

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As a consumer, I would like to report that three fingers were injured from EMF by typing on my iPad. I did not have a separate keypad. I type directly onto the screen. I bought my first iPad in 2012 and I’m on my third one. In 2023 I bought my first iPhone (model 12) in 2023 which I still use. I also touched the surface with my fingers. My index and middle fingers on my dominant hand feel like they are burnt as well as the index finger on my non-dominant hand. They also tingle. This is permanent damage. Therefore I now use a stylus and try not to touch my fingers to the screen. Because of this bad experience, I bought shielding devices for my iPad and iPhone, a Qi Home device to protect my complete body, and a shielding hat to wear when I leave the house. I presently am 75 years old. In my opinion, EMFs are dangerous and need shielding cases, warnings to not touch the screens but use a stylus and/or separate keypad, Warning should be made public and shielding devices should be explained as a possible help, Thank you.

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