title: Radioiodine fallout and breast-feeding.
abstract: The rationale for suspension of breast-feeding after exposure to radioiodine in fallout is presented.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Genetics Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892-7132, USA.
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Pat B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Zanzonico
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000196:embryology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods; D011847:Radioactive Fallout / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D011847:Radioactive Fallout