School backpacks. File photoWARSAW, Sep 23Polish schools are preparing to distribute potassium iodide tablets in case of a threat of radioactive contamination, Rzeczpospolita writes, citing information from the National Association of Educational Leaders. Potassium iodide protects the thyroid gland from the accumulation of radioisotopes 
Source: doctors in Odessa were given potassium iodide amid shelling of the ZNPP (school leadership — ed.) to distribute pills in case of a possible threat,» the message says. «preparations for the distribution of tablets containing potassium iodide in case of a radiation hazard,» the newspaper writes .The press secretary of the Warsaw magistrate, Jakub Leduchowski, explained to journalists that «the distribution of the tablets will begin after the adoption of the decision of the Mazowieckie voivode.» potassium for radiation protection
