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Q & A: Information about Public Health Issues Related to Polonium-210 Contamination in the United Kingdom
Recent events in the United Kingdom involving radioactive material Polonium-210 (Po-210) has caused concerns for possible public health risks.
Guidance for Public Health Departments and Clinicians Caring for Individuals Who May Have Been Recently Exposed to Polonium -210
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