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This video provides information on Prussian Blue. Prussian Blue is a pill that can help remove radioactive cesium and thallium from inside the body. It is only available by prescription, and should be taken under supervision of your doctor or a designated health professional. Other videos focused on pharmaceutical countermeasures for radiation emergencies can be found here: http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/protectiveactions.asp Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/wcms/videos/low-res/NCEH/2015/prussian_blue_922301.mp4

After a radiation emergency, food and water sources may become contaminated with radioactive material. Consuming contaminated food and water will cause radioactive material to get inside your body, but you can eliminate or reduce the amount of contamination by taking a few precautions. Other videos focused on protective actions for radiation emergencies can be found here: http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/protectiveactions.asp Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/wcms/videos/low-res/NCEH/2015/food_and_water_safety_922294.mp4

An accident at a nuclear power plant, a nuclear explosion, and a dirty bomb are examples of radiation emergencies. If a radiation emergency happens nearby, immediately leaving the area may not be the best course of action. Instead, emergency response officials may tell you to get inside a building and take shelter for a period of time. This is called sheltering in place. In this segment, you’ll learn how to get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned to protect yourself and your family. Other videos focused on protective actions for radiation emergencies can be found here: http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/protectiveactions.asp Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/wcms/videos/low-res/NCEH/2015/get_inside_stay_inside_stay_tuned_922280.mp4

Caitlin Merlo, MPH1; Nancy Brener, PhD2; Laura Kann, PhD2; Tim McManus, MS2; Diane Harris, PhD3; Kristy Mugavero, MSN, MPH4.

Curtis Croker, MPH1; Rosemary She, MD2.

Gale R Burstein, MD1; Janinne Blank, MBA1; Tracy Fricano Chalmers, MS1; Tara Mahar, MD1; Martin C. Mahoney, MD, PhD2.

On August 25, 2015, this report was posted as an MMWR Early Release on the MMWR website (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr).

Nicoletta Previsani, PhD1; Rudolph H. Tangermann, MD1; Graham Tallis1; Hamid S. Jafari, MD1.

Natalia Melnikova, MD, PhD1; Maureen F. Orr, MS1; Jennifer Wu, MS1, Bryan Christensen, PhD2.

Ranee Seither, MPH1; Kayla Calhoun, MS2; Cynthia L. Knighton1; Jenelle Mellerson, MPH2; Seth Meador3; Ashley Tippins, MPH2; Stacie M. Greby, DVM1; Vance Dietz, MD1.