[cmiller623]

Those only protect for Thyroid Cancer. If there is a nuke, the body can't handle the overwhelming radiation and depletion of neutraphils and platelets(red and white blood cells). There is a drug being developed by a company in San Diego that can replenish both types of cells but the government is going slowly in procurement. Even worse, they may be favoring Big Pharma over the upstart that has a better solution.

[Myrddin]

I've already sucked up 3000 rads (200 at a time) in 1985. Frankly, it's not much fun. Even if you have the right resources, it is difficult to deploy them effectively. The Gulf coast is a current example.