They explain that, if taken correctly, potassium iodide, or KI, only offers the thyroid gland protection against internal radiation from radioactive iodine (radioiodine) taken into the body.

Potassium iodide, whose chemical name is KI, doesn't work for all forms of cancer associated with exposure to radiation. But it can help lower the risk for thyroid cancer in people who have ...

Potassium iodide is a form of stable iodine. When taken as directed, it helps protect the thyroid gland against the harmful effects of radioactive iodine that may be released during a radiological ...

Potassium iodide, chemical symbol KI, is the only medication for internal radiation exposure. But it has just one use — to prevent thyroid cancer by shielding the thyroid from radioactive iodine.

More Local to Love - 50% Off Unlimited Digital Access - Sale Ends 9/30/24. Cumberland; Potassium Iodide (KI) pills distributed as precaution in case of nuclear emergency ...

Special to the NewsPotassium iodide, or KI, pills are available through the Cumberland County Health Department to prepare residents in case of nuclear emergency.MILLVILLE — The instability ...

A New York-based health foundation is once again advocating that people who live or work within a 50-mile radius of Indian Point nuclear power plant keep potassium iodide (KI) on hand.

Montgomery residents who live, work, or attend schools within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station will receive free potassium iodide (KI) tablets on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The potassium iodide, or KI, tablets will be available for Pennsylvanians who live within 10 miles of the state's four active nuclear power plants on June 12. Skip Navigation.

Residents and businesses unable to attend the August events can obtain KI all year round from the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health Pottstown Health ...