EPA Lead info for Children
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March 18-24 is Poisoning Prevention Week!
Bee Lead Free!
Have your child tested at 12 months and 24 months of age, and anytime up to 6 years of age if they have never been screened before.
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What is Lead Poisoning, and how do I get it?
Lead Poisoning is a preventable condition caused by eating something contaminated by lead, or breathing in lead dust. Lead poisoning often occurs with no obvious symptoms, and frequently goes unrecognized. Lead poisoning can damage the brain, kidneys and nervous system of young children. Low levels of lead poisoning can cause learning and behavioral problems. Very high levels of lead poisoning can cause retardation, convulsions, coma and even death.
How do I know if my child has lead poisoning?
The ONLY way to know if your child has lead poisoning is to have a blood test. Most children with lead poisoning do not look or act sick.
Case Definition: The
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
(CLPPB) defines a case of childhood lead poisoning (for purposes of initiating case management) as a child from birth up to 21 years of age with:
- One venous blood lead level (BLL) equal to or greater than 20 µg/dL, or
- Two BLLs equal to or greater than 15 µg/dL. Must be at least 30 and no more than 600 calendar days apart. The first specimen is not required to be venous, but the second must be venous.
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Los folletos en español llame a (805) 781-5500
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Department
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US Environmental Protection Agency Lead Awareness Program
Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Environmental Health Initiative (EHI)
Alliance Alert
Poisoning Prevention - English
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Lead Laws and Regulations
US EPA Lead Information
US EPA Lead Info (Spanish)
Hazardous Toy Disposal
Take recalled toys/items back to the store where it was purchased or return it to the manufacturer. If it is not possible to return the recalled toys/items, they are to be taken to a permanent Household Hazardous Waste site for disposal. Please check this site for additional information: www.iwma.com.
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Public Health Department
Family Health Services Division
2191 Johnson Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 781-5500
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or 1-800-660-3313
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