Bromine Hot Tub Danger?

Hi all, I just  found out that hot tub chemicals may be dangerous to the thyroid. Some of us use Bromine instead of Chlorine and Bromine is only a couple steps down from iodine anyone?

That's a very interesting question....

We have a hot tub that I hardly ever get in but we used bromine.  I have never heard of it being harmful to the thyroid....altough I always wash my hands well after handling it, and shower after being in the tub--just because it seemed like the safe thing to do (especially with a baby around).

I'd be curious to see if anyone has any further info. on this.  It's amazing how much info./misinfo. there is out there.