Potassium iodide (KI) is a type of iodine a person may receive during a radiation emergency. It works by preventing the thyroid from absorbing a type of radioactive material. KI is a type of medical ...

March 15 (Reuters) - Explosions at nuclear reactors in Japan damaged by last week's earthquake and tsunami have released radiation into the atmosphere. Wind direction determines where any released ...

(WHTM) — People who live or work within ten miles of Pennsylvania’s nuclear power plants can get free potassium iodide tablets later this month. The Pennsylvania Department of Health holds the annual ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced the next distribution event for Commonwealth residents who live or work near any of the four active nuclear power plants ...

Some people who live or work near the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station in Harford County could be eligible to receive free potassium iodide tablets.The Harford County Health Department on Tuesday ...

(WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health is offering to replace expired potassium iodide tablets for those near active nuclear power plants. The tablets are free and available on June 12 to ...