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Lead Poisoning

Ways to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning

Some of the ways you can protect your children from the risks of lead poisoning in your home are:

Have your landlord or superintendent keep all painted surfaces in good condition;
Keep infants and toddlers away from window sills, window frames, door frames and baseboards which, in housing built before 1978, are often coated with lead paint;
Never dry scrape or burn old paint off of areas in your home. This can release lead dust and tiny lead particles that can stay in the air, in the carpet and in your home for months;
Allow the water to run for at least 60 seconds before drinking it or using it for a child's formula or food. This will provide added time to "flush the lead" which may be leeching into your home's water; and
Have your children tested for lead poisoning with your pediatrician every six months from the time they are six months old until they reach six years of age. It's a quick and simple blood test and it is worth it.

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