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Thyroid Science 4(9):R1-5, 2009 www.ThyroidScience.com ReviewIodine: the Forgotten Weapon Against Influenza VirusesDavid Derry, MD, PhD332 – 425 Simcoe StreetVictoria BC V8V 4T3Correspondence: Dr. David Derry dderry@shaw.caReceived: August 29, 2009Accepted: September 2, 2009Abstract. After the 1918 Influenza Pandemic which killed an estimated 30 million people, governmentsfinanced research on the Pandemic’s causes. Over 25 years, influenza viruses were isolated and methodsfor killing them with various agents discovered. Iodine was the most effective agent for killing viruses,especially influenza viruses. Aerosol iodine was found to kill viruses in sprayed mists, and solutions ofiodine were equally effective. In 1945, Burnet and Stone found that putting iodine on mice snouts pre-vented the mice from being infected with live influenza virus in mists. They suggested that impregnatingmasks with iodine would help stop viral spread. They also recommended that medical personnel haveiodine-aerosol-treated rooms for examination and treatment of highly infected patients. Current methodsof dealing with influenza infection are isolation, hand washing, antiviral drugs, and vaccinations. All ofthese methods can be improved by incorporating iodine into them. When impregnated with iodine, masksbecome much more effective, and hand washing is more effect when done with mild iodine solutions.Isolation techniques coupled with aerosol iodine would make them safer for patients, medical personnel,and all persons working with the public. Public health authorities could organize the distribution of iodineand at the same time educate the public in the effective use of iodine. Oral iodine might also boost bodydefense mechanisms in the upper oral and respiratory mucus. Conclusion: I o d i n e i n c o r p o r a t e d i n t o m a s k s ,solutions, aerosols, and oral preparations could help to kill influenza viruses and fight off an H1N1 Pan-demic.