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Patients (administered 185\u20131110\u00a0MBq of I-131) were given specific radiation safety instructions (RSI). Afterwards, caregivers were provided with thermoluminescent (TLD) dosimeter badges to be worn for 12\u201328\u00a0days when taking care of the patients. At the end of this period, TLD measurements were obtained. Results showed that caregivers\u2019 mean effective dose was 0.15\u00a0\u00b1\u00a00.15\u00a0mSv, which is far less than the international recommendations of 5\u00a0mSv. Furthermore, the effective doses had no significant correlation with administered I-131 activity to the patients, distance from the hospital, caregivers\u2019 age, educational level and mode of transport. 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