Potassium Iodide (KI) McGuire

Potassium iodide, also known as KI, is a non-prescription drug similar to iodized table salt. KI may prevent the thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine and is one protective action that might be recommended during a nuclear emergency. KI is available to Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) residents at no cost through county health departments. It should only be taken at the direction of public health officials. For more information on KI, contact your county health department:

Mecklenburg	3-1-1* (or 704-336-6409)
Catawba	828-695-5800
Gaston	704-853-5205
Iredell	704-878-5300
Lincoln	704-736-8634
*New number as of Jan. 2009

For more online KI information, visit http://www.ncpublichealth.com.