Every child deserved to be protected from lead.
Lead exposure can happen quietly through paint, dust, soil, water, imported products, toys, spices, ceramics, and everyday environments children interact with every day. Even low levels of lead can affect learning, behavior, growth, and development, especially in young children.
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Lead Prevention Starts At Home
Protect
Learn how healthy habits and safer environments reduce lead exposure.
Detect
Early testing finds lead exposure before symptoms appear.
Connect
Access trusted resources, care and community support.
Lead Exposure Can Affect:
Learning and academic performance
Speech and language development
Attention and behavior
Growth and development
Hearing and nervous system function
There is no safe level of lead exposure in children.
Learn The Signs. Know The Risk.
Many children with lead exposure do not look or feel sick right away.
Fact: Testing is the best way to know if a child has been exposed.