Distribution of iodine tablets
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Iodine tablets protect people from harmful radiation. You need to take iodine tablets if there is a risk of radiation. Iodine tablets protect pregnant women and children under 3 years of age especially. This is why the maternity clinic gives iodine tablets to mothers. We give tablets in case of an emergency.
The nurse at the maternity clinic gives mothers iodine tablets. You will get iodine tablets during a normal visit at the maternity clinic. Please do not book an appointment to get iodine tablets. A child with two homes will get iodine tablets to both homes. The iodine tablets come with instructions. You can find the same instructions at the end of this page.
Only take iodine if authorities ask you to do so.
When do we need iodine tablets?
We need iodine tablets when there is an accident at the nuclear power plant, for example. In an accident, dangerous iodine is released into the air. The iodine in the air can cause, for example, cancer. Iodine in the air is dangerous especially for young children. Iodine tablets protect small children and foetuses from dangerous iodine.
Here you can find out how to use iodine tablets. The instructions are available in different languages. The instructions are in PDF files. Click on the name of the PDF file to download it on your device.