I do not have statistics for the frequency of iodine allergy. You should definitely discuss potassium iodide pills with your physician before giving them to your children.
Allergies can develop any time, even if previous exposure does not produce a reaction. However, once an allergic response is produced by the body, further exposure to the allergen can increase the severity of the body's response.
58 posted on 12/03/2002 7:16:57 AM PST by NautiNurse