Conflicting Iodide Message | NBC Bay Area: "ANONYMOUS
As a doctor, I find the surgeon general's comments utterly irresponsible and potentially dangerous.
Potassium iodide (KI) is not a general purpose treatment for radiation exposure. No one should take potassium iodide without being instructed to do so. Allergic reactions are possible.
Further, there are a limited number of KI tablets available and those tablets should be provided only to those who are most likely to be exposed to highly elevated levels of radiation. Otherwise many who might benefit will not have access to KI while many who are nowhere near being exposed have the tablets.
I'm astounded that surgeon general, especially a Naval doctor, would be so unthinkingly irresponsible as to indicate that everyone in CA should get the tablets. She should be relieved of duty and a replacement found that is responsible, knowledgeable and understands the gravity of the situation.
Just digusting."
Why should we be surprised that her competence level is no different than anyone else in the administration? That is, she doesn't have any competence.
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