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1. How do you know?
The only way to know if your child has lead poisoning is to have a blood test. Children 6 years and younger are more likely to have lead poisoning because their bodies are smaller and it doesn’t take as much exposure to make them ill.
2. How can children be exposed?
Children can be exposed to lead in soil by putting their hands or toys in their mouths. Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint as do many older toys.
3. What have tests so far revealed?
Recent results from lead screenings on Pittsburg children ages 6 and under mirror the national average. In 2006, 1.21% of kids tested nationally had high levels of lead in their blood.
4. When and where will testing be held?
Free testing is available to kids ages 6 and under at Thursday from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Schlanger Park Community Center, 725 E Sixth. The test is simple and experts will be present to answer questions. You may also call the Crawford County Health Department at 231-5411 to make an appointment.
5. Questions about lead in soil?
You can call the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 1-800-223-0425 or visit them on the web at www.epa.gov/lead.
1. How do you know?
The only way to know if your child has lead poisoning is to have a blood test. Children 6 years and younger are more likely to have lead poisoning because their bodies are smaller and it doesn’t take as much exposure to make them ill.
2. How can children be exposed?
Children can be exposed to lead in soil by putting their hands or toys in their mouths. Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint as do many older toys.
3. What have tests so far revealed?
Recent results from lead screenings on Pittsburg children ages 6 and under mirror the national average. In 2006, 1.21% of kids tested nationally had high levels of lead in their blood.
4. When and where will testing be held?
Free testing is available to kids ages 6 and under at Thursday from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Schlanger Park Community Center, 725 E Sixth. The test is simple and experts will be present to answer questions. You may also call the Crawford County Health Department at 231-5411 to make an appointment.
5. Questions about lead in soil?
You can call the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 1-800-223-0425 or visit them on the web at www.epa.gov/lead.
