Potassium Iodide (KI) Distribution
Radioactive iodine, one of the contaminants that could be released in a nuclear accident or similar event, can increase the risk of thyroid cancer.
Potassium iodide (KI) is a drug that, taken in an appropriate and timely dosage, can block exposure to radioactive iodine, one of the contaminants that could be released in a nuclear accident or similar event.
The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission is supplying states with enough potassium iodide to provide at least one dose for every person who lives or works within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant.
The State of Vermont is making potassium iodide tablets available free of charge to people who work or reside in the Vermont towns of Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, Halifax, Marlboro and Vernon. This webpage provides links to information about this voluntary program and instructions on how to participate.
In an effort to replace expiring supplies of KI, the Department of Health will mail an application for potassium iodide to each household and business in the six towns, so that persons interested in participating in the voluntary program may apply immediately.