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POTASSIUM IODIDE (KI)
In the event of a nuclear power
accident, radioactive iodine is released; it can cause thyroid cancer and
disease, and mental retardation in children of exposed pregnant women.
Children and infants, including the unborn, are the most vulnerable. The use
of potassium iodide (KI) will help protect against these dangers, by
blocking the thyroid with a harmless form of iodine.
KI, a small pill, must be taken before or shortly after exposure (within six
hours) to be effective. It does not protect against the other harmful
releases - only radioactive iodine. One pill provides protection for
twenty-four hours.
KI is FDA approved, is a regular component of over-the-counter cough
medicines and ordinary table salt, and has been stockpiled for the public in
nations around the world. However, adverse reactions are possible for those
who are allergic to iodine. Anyone with an iodine allergy and considering
the use of KI should consult with a healthcare provider. You should follow
the directions for storage and use included with the product.
To protect your family, you should have your own supply at home.
If neither you nor your town has KI now, get it.
Better active today than
radioactive tomorrow

WHERE DO I GET KI?

1. State: Massachusetts Department
Public Health, Radiation Control Program: 90 Washington Street- Dorchester,
MA 02121
(617) 427 2944 – Telephone; (617) 427 2925 – Fax
Potassium Iodide for an EPZ Workplace / Residence Request Form Available
online at:
http://www.state.ma.us/dph/rcp/radia.htm
2. Vendors:
ANBEX (supplier to Commonwealth Massachusetts) Mail: ANBEX, Inc., PMB 284
35246
U.S. 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL. 34684-1931
Phone: 727-329-1115 ext. 1524
http://www.anbex.com
Carter Wallace Laboratories, Thyro-Block
Tablets from:
KI4U (carries 4 KI products), or
nitro-pak 1-800-804-4147, or majorsurplussurvival 1-800-804-4148
3. Your Local Pharmacy
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