When should I take KI?

After a radiologic or nuclear event, local public health or emergency management officials will tell the public if KI or other protective actions are needed. For example, public health officials may advise you to remain in your home, school, or place of work (this is known as "shelter-in-place") or to evacuate. You may also be told not to eat some foods and not to drink some beverages until a safe supply can be brought in from outside the affected area. Following the instructions given to you by these authorities can lower the amount of radioactive iodine that enters your body and lower the risk of serious injury to your thyroid gland.

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1. What is Potassium Iodide (KI)?
2. What does KI do?
3. How does KI work?
4. How well does KI work?
5. Who should take KI?
6. When should I take KI?
7. How much KI should I take?
8. How often should I take KI?
9. What are the possible risks and side effects of KI?
10. Where can I get KI?