U.S. Makes Iodine Pills Available In Japan, But Cautions Against Use

The State Department has authorized the distribution of potassium iodide to U.S. government staff in Japan, "out of an abundance of caution." But it's a precautionary step, and nobody should take the pills unless told to do so by U.S. officials Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/03/21/134740081/u-s-makes-iodine-pills-available-in-japan-but-cautions-against-use?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Mar 21 2011, 01:43 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog