Lead Poisoning Prevention

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Lead Poisoning Prevention
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Lead . . .

• A heavy metal
• Once used in many products (paint, pipes, other
  building materials)
• Cannot see or smell it

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Lead can be . . .

• In dust, paint, soil or water

• On toys
• In food
• On your childs hands

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Other Sources

• Lead pipes, pipe solder and plumbing fixtures
• Vinyl mini-blinds (before 1996)
• Fishing sinkers and bullets

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Other Sources

• Hobby supplies (ceramics electronics)
• Stained glass
• Candle wicks
• Lead crystal

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Lead Poisoning Effects

• Learning disabilities
• Hyperactivity
• Impaired hearing
• Decreased IQ and attention span
• Decreased growth

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Lead Exposure

• Primary
• Oral (hand-to-mouth)
• Secondary
• Inhaled
• Through skin

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Lead Poisoning Signs

• Anemia
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Constipation
• Seizures
• Coma

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Testing for Lead

• Blood test at age 1
• Repeat at age 2
• Test more often if known risk

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Protect Your Family

• Keep things clean
• Mop floors
• Wet-wipe windowsills, doors and cribs

• Wash pacifiers, toys and bottles

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Protect Your Family

• Keep paint intact
• Use a trained contractor for remodeling or
  removing lead paint
• Clean all work areas well

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Protect Your Family

• Wash hands often
• Wash childrens hands before eating, at nap time,
  and before bed
• Remove shoes

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Protect Your Family

• If you have lead pipes, test your water for lead
• Use only cold water for cooking, drinking and
  making baby formula

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Protect Your Family

• Run water 30-60 seconds before drinking or using
  for cooking

• Use a water filter that will remove or reduce lead

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Protect Your Family

• Eat nutritious foods
• Eat foods high in iron, calcium and vitamin C
• Use lead-free pottery and glassware for serving
  and storing food.