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THE FIRST 24 HOURS: Rinse off the fallout and remain indoors for two days

hen you have found a place in which to protect yourself from the fallout, you must remain there for at least two days, but ideally for a week or two. After two weeks, only 1% of the original radiation will remain. So avoid the temptation to reunite quickly with family or friends

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