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Iodine Pills and Nuclear Emergencies – Part 1

Iodine Pills and Nuclear Emergencies – Part 1

With nuclear risks in the news, many people ask me about iodine pills. In Part 1, I explain in plain terms why the thyroid takes up iodine so quickly, why potassium iodide is handed out to at-risk populations, and how to prepare calmly. In a real emergency, always follow your local health authorities first.

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