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 | 704-336-6409* |
| Catawba | 828-695-5800 |
| Gaston | 704-853-5205 |
| Iredell | 704-878-5300 |
| Lincoln | 704-736-8634 |
| *New number as of March 2008 |
For more online KI information, visit http://www.ncpublichealth.com.
