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[–] Lydon_Feen@lemmy.world 14 points 12 hours ago (2 children)
[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

The iodine tablets in question are for water sanitization, not protection against thyroid uptake of radioactive isotopes. If your immediate water supply runs out, you might need to refill from lakes and streams.

[–] Lydon_Feen@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Oh, ok. That's good to know

[–] jahashar@sopuli.xyz 10 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

There's a dozen or so Soviet-era nuclear power plants and other sites within a hundred kilometers of Finnish border.

The kit includes strict directions when kids should take them by government order. Useless for adults.

[–] Screen_Shatter@lemmy.world 13 points 10 hours ago

Its not useless for adults. Kids are just more susceptible, if the supply is limited then kids should go first. Adults still need a functional thyroid!