Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Lead poisoning can be very harmful to children. Children under 6 are the most vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning, including lower IQ levels. Lead can be inhaled or ingested, and the level of lead builds up in a person's blood.
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs (CLPPP's) goals are to:
- Educate the public about the dangers of lead
- Assist families in eliminating sources of lead in their homes.
If you think your child has been exposed to lead, that your house contains sources of lead, or if your child demonstrates any of the symptoms of lead poisoning, please call our program at 1-800-346-6520.
- Childhood Lead Sources of Lead
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Ask your child's doctor about testing for lead. The only way to know if your child has lead poisoning is for your child to get a blood test for lead.
- Childhood Lead Testing and Treatments
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Lead can harm your child. Lead poisoning can make it hard for your child to learn, pay attention and behave. Most children who have lead poisoning do not look or act sick.
- Childhood Lead Protect Your Child
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Lead can be found in many contact: places inside and outside your home.
12-13-2021
12-13-2021
