Politics & Government
County Health Says Radiation No Danger: Iodide Pills May Be
Put down those pills that have sold out around the area.
The Santa Clara County Public Health Department issued an advisory saying that there is no evidence that radiation from Japanese nuclear plants poses any threat here.
"Distance is our friend," the release states. "Given the thousands of miles between us and Japan, we do not expect to find any harmful levels of radioactivity in our state."
It also warns that the potassium iodide pills that have been sold may cause more harm than good, particularly to people with thyroid disease or who are allergic to shellfish or seafood.
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Residents may call the California Department of Public Health hotline between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with specific questions concerning this incident. The number is 916-341-3947.
Information on radiation is also available at cdc.gov.
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