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\nLead poisoning can be prevented. The key is to keep children from coming in contact with lead. If children are lead poisoned they must be treated. Learn how to prevent children\u2019s exposure to lead.
\nThere are many ways you can reduce children's exposure to lead before they are harmed. Lead hazards in a child's environment must be identified and controlled or removed safely. Lead is invisible to the naked eye and has no smell.
\nA child's environment is full of lead. Children are exposed to lead from different sources (such as paint, gasoline, solder, and consumer products) and through different pathways (such as air, food, water, dust, and soil). Although there are several exposure sources, lead-based paint is the most widespread and dangerous high-dose source of lead exposure for young children.
\nChildren at higher risk for lead exposure
\nMembership in one of these groups does not predict risk in every community, and children in these groups who are not exposed to lead do not have elevated blood lead levels.
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\nIf you think your child has been in contact with lead, contact your child's health care provider. He or she can help you decide whether to test your child's blood to see if it has high levels of lead.
\nA blood lead test is the only way to find out if your child has a high lead level. Most children with high levels of lead in their blood have no symptoms.
\nYour child's health care provider can recommend treatment if your child has been exposed to lead.
\nSee frequently asked questions about lead and possible lead exposure.
\n5 Things You Can Do: Fact sheet with information on how to help lower elevated blood lead levels; in English[PDF - 128 KB] and en Espa\u00f1ol[PDF - 186 KB]
\nAre You Pregnant?: Fact sheet with lead poisoning prevention information for pregnant women; in English[PDF - 128 KB] and en Espa\u00f1ol[PDF - 86 KB]
\nKnow the Facts: Fact sheet with general lead poisoning prevention information; in English[PDF - 276 KB] and en Espa\u00f1ol[PDF - 220 KB]
\nBlood Lead Levels in Children [PDF - 292 KB]: Fact sheet with an update on blood lead levels in children.
\nEthan's House Gets Healthier with a Visit from the Lead Poisoning Prevention Team [PDF - 2.83 MB]: Children\u2019s coloring book on making a home lead safe.
\nInformation about Lead: Video about lead; in American Sign Language.
\nLead Poisoning: Words to Know[PDF - 1.33 MB]: Dictionary that gives the meaning of words you often hear or read about lead.
\nA Healthy Home for Everyone: The Guide for Families and Individuals[PDF - 2.56 MB]: Booklet with information about the connection between housing and health.
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