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If you think the chipped paint around or on your
window is no big deal, think again. Tere could be
lead in those chips. Lead is found in paint from homes
built before 1978. After 1978, the use of lead paint
was banned in the United States. Lead also is found
in plastic – even painted toys from some countries
that haven’t banned lead in paint. And it can cause
lead poisoning in a young child without anyone even
knowing it.
Lead poisoning happens when you get too much lead in
the bloodstream. Lead is invisible and has no smell, but
it can hurt the body’s organs, even the brain.
Get the lead out!
Children under age 6 tend to touch everything and put
things into their mouths. Tis can be a problem if the
items have lead or lead dust on them.
You can fnd lead in:
•
Chipped paint from older homes.
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Water from lead pipes or copper pipes sealed with lead.
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Some pottery, cookware, ceramics, crystal, jewelry and
candy from other countries.
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Porcelain sinks and tubs with lead glaze coating.
•
Clothes, shoes or cars if you work around lead or lead-
based products.
What you can do
It’s important for all children to get a blood-lead test
at age 1 (12 months) and again at age 2 (24 months)
.
And the tests are free
. Your child’s PCP can make sure
your child gets a blood-lead test on schedule. If you
Test toddlers for lead poisoning
have a 1-year-old or a toddler, ask your PCP for this
free test. If your child is older than 24 months and has
never been tested for lead, ask your child’s PCP right
away for a test.
You also should:
•
Keep kids away from peeling paint on other surfaces.
•
Cover peeling paint with tape.
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Keep kids from eating candies from Mexico.
•
Look for toys, cookware and house wares with labels
that show they are lead-free.
•
Wash kids’ hands and toys often.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: CDC.gov