Daily Survival Guide

How to Survive If You Think You Have Been Exposed to Nuclear Fallout
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1. Remove contaminated clothing.


2. Take a shower.
   Use soap and warm water and clean under fingernails and toenails. Take a sponge bath if you do not have enough water for a shower. Make sure the water goes down the drain.


3. Take potassium iodide (KI) or potassium iodate (KIO3) pills.
   Potassium iodide or iodate helps prevent radiation absorption by the thyroid gland. If no pills are available, mix 2 ounces of granulated potassium iodide with clean water and shake or stir vigorouly until the solution is saturated. Take four drops per day for at least 10 days. For infants, paint iodine onto the soles of the feet.


4. Monitor your symptoms.
   Mild exposure may result in skin burns, weakness, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. High doses lead to fainting, bleeding from the nose and gums, hair loss, and anemia.


5. Get help.