Important Information on Radiation and Potassium Iodide
FAQs About Radiation and potassium iodide
www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/RadiationFAQS2011.aspx?loc=intersti...
Q. Should I be taking potassium iodide to protect myself?
A. No. Potassium iodide tablets are not recommended at this time, and can present a danger to people with allergies to iodine, shellfish or who have thyroid problems.
Q. Should I purchase potassium iodide as a precaution?
A. No. Potassium iodide is only appropriate within a very close proximity to a nuclear event. Using potassium iodide when inappropriate could have potential serious side effects such as abnormal heart rhythms, nausea, vomiting, electrolyte abnormalities and bleeding.
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Please note that the people who may be saved by taking potassium iodide right now are the people who are near the disaster-struck area and close areas in East Japan, not the people in the U.S. who are far away from there.
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■Donation to 2011 Japanese Earthquake and TsunamiComments
The following organizations will send the money directly to the Japanese Red Cross Society (the most recommended/reliable way from the U.S.)
◇ Japan Society (NYC)
www.japansociety.org/earthquake
◇ Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles
www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/e_web/cgjla_donate.htm
The following donation will be sent to the Japanese Red Cross Society via American Red Cross
◇ Red Cross via Google.com (possible from any country)
www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html#donation
■日本国内から日本赤十字社へ直接寄付する場合
www.jrc.or.jp/contribution/l3/Vcms3_00002069.html
Important Information on Radiation and Potassium Iodide
FAQs About Radiation and potassium iodide
www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/RadiationFAQS2011.aspx?loc=intersti...
Q. Should I be taking potassium iodide to protect myself?
A. No. Potassium iodide tablets are not recommended at this time, and can present a danger to people with allergies to iodine, shellfish or who have thyroid problems.
Q. Should I purchase potassium iodide as a precaution?
A. No. Potassium iodide is only appropriate within a very close proximity to a nuclear event. Using potassium iodide when inappropriate could have potential serious side effects such as abnormal heart rhythms, nausea, vomiting, electrolyte abnormalities and bleeding.
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Please note that the people who may be saved by taking potassium iodide right now are the people who are near the disaster-struck area and close areas in East Japan, not the people in the U.S. who are far away from there.
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■Donation to 2011 Japanese Earthquake and TsunamiComments
The following organizations will send the money directly to the Japanese Red Cross Society (the most recommended/reliable way from the U.S.)
◇ Japan Society (NYC)
www.japansociety.org/earthquake
◇ Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles
www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/e_web/cgjla_donate.htm
The following donation will be sent to the Japanese Red Cross Society via American Red Cross
◇ Red Cross via Google.com (possible from any country)
www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html#donation
■日本国内から日本赤十字社へ直接寄付する場合
www.jrc.or.jp/contribution/l3/Vcms3_00002069.html