Though it kills cryptosporidium and can treat large amounts of water, I prefer iodine tablets.

Would they be given iodine tablets as well as the workers?

Patience must have been an asset as the doctors handed iodine tablets to every child, too late.

Because water on the island is not potable, I also have iodine tablets to replenish my supply safely.

If you use tap water, boil it or use iodine tablets.

Also, the risk of exposure to I-131 can largely be mitigated by the consumption of iodine tablets.

Hugh had a tin of iodine tablets that made the water safe to drink, though the taste made most people gag.

When he saw what they were doing, Hugh gave the changeling half the iodine tablets, folded into an old letter from home.

It would be an excellent idea, for example, to begin preventive distribution of iodine tablets to combat the risk of thyroid cancer.

When this isn't possible, you can disinfect water with iodine tablets, but this may not kill all types of parasites.