Distribution and Administration of Potassium Iodide in the Event of a Nuclear Incident

Radioactive iodines are produced during the operation of nuclear power plants andduring the detonation of nuclear weapons. In the event of a radiation incident,radioiodine is one of the contaminants that could be released into the environment.Exposure to radioiodine can lead to radiation injury to the thyroid, including thyroidcancer. Radiation to the thyroid from radioiodine can be limited by tak...