{"id":6883,"date":"2022-05-18T16:02:58","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T20:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/?p=6883"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:01:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T22:01:39","slug":"how-to-protect-your-children-from-lead-poisoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/how-to-protect-your-children-from-lead-poisoning\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Children from Lead Poisoning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The harmful effects of childhood lead exposure can be prevented. The key is to keep children from coming in contact with lead. Learn how to prevent children\u2019s exposure to lead.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lead in paint, soil, air, or water is invisible to the naked eye and has no smell. No safe blood lead level in children has been identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child\u2019s health, including<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Damage to the brain and nervous system<\/li><li>Slowed growth and development<\/li><li>Learning and behavior problems<\/li><li>Hearing and speech problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many ways that parents can reduce children\u2019s exposure to lead before they are harmed. Lead hazards in a child\u2019s environment must be identified and controlled or removed safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-ways-children-can-come-in-contact-with-lead\">Common Ways Children Can Come in Contact with Lead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young children can be indirectly exposed to lead when they put objects containing lead dust, such as toys, trinkets, or their fingers, in their mouth as part of their normal development. Children may be exposed to lead through contact with paint chips and dust from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/lead\/prevention\/sources\/paint.htm\">lead paint<\/a>&nbsp;in buildings and homes that may have landed on windowsills, the floor, toys, trinkets, or their fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But their exposure is more common from swallowing house dust or soil contaminated by lead paint are the most common sources of lead exposure. Children can also be exposed to lead if they swallow chipped pieces of lead paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/features\/leadpoisoning\/leadpoisoning_a400.gif?ssl=1\" alt=\"Infographic: Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning\" title=\"leadpoisoning_a400\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, old or worn lead paint peels and cracks, and tiny bits of lead dust settle on the dust and soil inside and around homes. This occurs on doors, windowsills, and wells. In addition, lead can be scattered when paint is disturbed during the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child\u2019s health, including damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, learning and behavior problems, and hearing and speech problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Building destruction or remodeling<\/li><li>Paint removal<\/li><li>Preparation of surfaces for repainting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lead paint or dust are not the only ways lead exposure can occur in children. Other sources include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dust from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/lead\/prevention\/sources\/soil.htm\">soil<\/a>\u00a0contaminated with lead from leaded gasoline, aviation fuel, mining, or industries<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/lead\/prevention\/sources\/water.htm\">Drinking water<\/a>\u00a0delivered through lead-based pipes, faucets, and plumbing fixtures<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/lead\/prevention\/sources\/foods-cosmetics-medicines.htm\">Traditional medicines and cosmetics<\/a>\u00a0such as azarcon and greta, which are used for an upset stomach or indigestion in Hispanic communities.<\/li><li>Some candy and candy wrappers<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/lead\/prevention\/sources\/consumer-products.htm\">Consumer products<\/a>\u00a0such as toys, jewelry, antiques, and collectible items<\/li><li>Lead-glazed pottery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Review Our Lead Prevention Posters for Children<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6885\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lead-Infographic_6.30.jpg?resize=622%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lead-Infographic_6.30.jpg?resize=622%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lead-Infographic_6.30.jpg?resize=213%2C350&amp;ssl=1 213w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lead-Infographic-final_English.jpg?resize=933%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 933w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lead-Infographic-final_English.jpg?resize=600%2C988&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lead-Infographic-final_English.jpg?w=1093&amp;ssl=1 1093w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"talk-to-a-healthcare-provider-if-you-think-your-child-has-been-in-contact-with-lead\">Talk to a Healthcare Provider if You Think Your Child Has Been in Contact with Lead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you think your child has been in contact with lead, contact your child\u2019s healthcare provider. He or she can help you decide whether to have your child tested.  Call MHEDS a<strong>t 814-453-6229 (Peach Street)<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>814-616-7730 (John F. Kennedy Center)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/lead\/prevention\/blood-lead-levels.htm\">blood lead test<\/a>&nbsp;is the easiest way to find out if your child has been exposed to lead. Most children with lead in their blood have no symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child has been exposed to lead, your child\u2019s healthcare provider can recommend needed services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/lead\/faqs\/lead-faqs.htm\">See frequently asked questions<\/a>&nbsp;about lead and possible lead exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on sources of lead exposure and prevention tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/lead\/prevention\/sources.htm\">Visit our sources of lead exposure web page<\/a>.<\/li><li>Call CDC-INFO at 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Our health information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist the public in learning more about their health. MHEDS\u2019 providers may not see and\/or treat all topics found herein.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/features\/leadpoisoning\/index.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/features\/leadpoisoning\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The harmful effects of childhood lead exposure can be prevented. 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