Lead Poisoning

Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.

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Almost 2 million children in the U.S. are estimated to be affected by lead poisoning

To protect your child against lead poisoning:

If your residence was built before 1978:

• Have a thorough lead test conducted on your residence by a certified professional
• Contact the National Lead Information Center at (800) 424-LEAD

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