Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Well Fed Less Lead - information on proper nutrition to reduce lead poisoning in children

A blood lead test is the best way to know if there is lead in your child’s body. All children enrolled in publicly funded programs like Medi-Cal and children who live or spend time in buildings built before 1978 should get tested at 1 and 2 years old.

Find more information at: www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb.

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Una prueba de sangre es la mejor manera de saber si hay plomo en el cuerpo de tu niño. Todos los niños registrados en programas públicos como Medi-Cal y los niños que viven o pasan el tiempo en edificios construidos antes de 1978 deben hacerse la prueba cuando tienen 1 y 2 años.

Encuentra más información en: www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb.

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Prevent lead poisoning! Even small amounts of lead can cause serious health effects for children.

Visit the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch website.

For information on staying safe from lead while renovating, repairing, and repainting your home, visit the US Environmental Protection Agency’s website.