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Lead Program Links

• Childhood Lead Program

• Information for Parents and the Public

• Web and Print Resources

• Childhood Lead Screening
 

For more Information, contact Lauren Jenks
1-800-909-9898 (toll free in WA State) or contact your local health department.

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Steps to Prevent Lead Poisoning

• Get your child tested for elevated blood lead levels. Early detection means early intervention.

Learn more about getting your child tested.

• Wash your child’s hands often, especially before eating or sleeping.  This will reduce the chance of lead dust entering their mouth.

• Clean your child’s toys regularly, especially those used on the floor and on the ground.

• Feed your child healthy nutritious foods high in iron, calcium and vitamin C. Children with good diets absorb less lead.

• Take steps to avoid lead exposure from your workplace or hobbies.

Learn more about workplace and hobby exposure.

• Reduce and remove lead hazards from your home.  Learn how to:

Identify lead-based paint hazards in your home.

Reduce lead-based paint hazards in your home.

Remove lead-based paint hazards in your home.

• Educate yourself about other lead hazards including drinking water, imported candy, etc.

Learn more about other lead hazards.