As stated on the website of Bolesławiec City Hall:

In the event of a nuclear power plant accident and the release of radioactive iodine into the atmosphere, it is necessary to give people staying in the affected area a tablet containing a high concentration of stable iodine. Taking the tablet saturates the thyroid with stable iodine, blocking the absorption of radioactive iodine and preventing its accumulation.

The authorities of Bolesławiec emphasize that, according to information from the Ministry of the Interior and Administration (statement of September 19), “at present, no such threat exists, and the situation is being continuously monitored by the National Atomic Energy Agency.” Officials add:

Services responsible for state security are constantly ready, and an adequate amount of potassium iodide has been secured for everyone who needs it. It should be emphasized that doctors and specialists advise against taking potassium iodide prophylactically on one’s own.

To ensure adequate protection, the medicine should be taken orally immediately after receiving a notification from the relevant services about radioactive contamination (preferably within 2 hours). Taking the tablets within 8 hours of exposure to radiation is still beneficial.

How should potassium iodide be taken?

The dosage of stable iodine tablets depends on age. Taking a dose higher or lower than recommended may endanger health. According to the guidelines, the following dosage applies:

  • adults up to 60 years of age and children from 12 years of age – 2 tablets (equivalent to 100 mg of iodine)
  • children aged 3–12 – 1 tablet (50 mg of iodine)
  • children aged 1 month to 3 years – ½ tablet (25 mg of iodine)
  • newborns – ¼ tablet (12.5 mg of iodine)
  • pregnant and breastfeeding women – 2 tablets (100 mg of iodine).

More information about recommendations and contraindications for using potassium iodide is available at https://rejestrymedyczne.ezdrowie.gov.pl/.

Where will potassium iodide be distributed free of charge in the event of a radioactive emergency?

  • Municipal Public Kindergarten No. 1, 50 Jana Pawła II Street
  • Municipal Public Kindergarten No. 2, 17 Mikołaja Brody Street
  • Municipal Public Kindergarten No. 3, 5 Ceramiczna Street
  • Municipal Public Kindergarten No. 3, 42A Dolne Młyny Street
  • Municipal Public Kindergarten No. 4, 9 Sądowa Street
  • Municipal Public Kindergarten No. 5, 16B Zygmunta Augusta Street
  • Municipal Public Kindergarten No. 6, 2 Piotra i Pawła Street
  • Municipal Public Kindergarten No. 7, 5 Górne Młyny Street
  • Primary School No. 1, 38C Jana Pawła II Street
  • Primary School No. 2, 2 Juliusza Słowackiego Street
  • Primary School No. 3, 5 Ceramiczna Street
  • Primary School No. 4, 12 M. Brody Street
  • Primary School No. 4, 5 Bielska Street
  • Primary School No. 5, 60 Dolne Młyny Street
  • Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre, 52 Zgorzelecka Street (Bolesławiec Thermal Baths)
  • Bolesławiec Aquatic Park “Orka,” 1 Popiełuszki Square
  • Municipal Housing Management Facility, 23 Dolne Młyny Street
  • Bolesławiec City Hall, 41 Rynek Street
  • Bolesławiec City Hall, 1A Piłsudskiego Square
  • I Community Self-Help Home, 32D Tysiąclecia Avenue
  • II Community Self-Help Home, 11 Parkowa Street
  • Municipal Social Welfare Centre, 7 Cicha Street.