Radiation Emergency Information for the Public
***THIS IS AN EXERCISE. THIS IS NOT A REAL EVENT.***
Your Health and Safety
- Protecting Yourself and Your Family
- Health Effects and Treatments
- Radiation and Pregnancy
- Types of Radiation Emergencies
- Contamination and Exposure
- How to Shelter in Place
Potassium Iodide (KI)
Potassium Iodide (KI) Program & Distribution
- What is potassium iodide?
- How does potassium iodide protect against thyroid cancer?
- Who should NOT take potassium iodide?
- What is the recommended dose?
- Special instructions for administering potassium iodide to children.
- In case of an overdose or allergic reaction.
- How long before or after exposure should potassium iodide be taken?