Iodine tablets

A precautionary measure

Sir, – In 2001, we were issued a pill by the then-government (yes, one pill) to help us deal with nuclear fallout. The pill had a shelf life of seven years, but I lost mine after a few months.

I am greatly relieved to read that our Government is monitoring the Ukrainian situation (“State monitoring nuclear risk as a consequence of fighting in Ukraine”, News, January 9th).

May I expect an anti-radiation pill or two anytime soon? I would be able to sleep better. – Yours, etc,

BRAIN LOUGHEED,

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Sandymount,

Dublin 4.