National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 24-30, 2010
"EPA observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week to focus on the importance of educating parents and children about the dangerous health effects of lead exposure, especially lead paint hazards in housing. This year's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week theme, "Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future," underscores the importance of the many ways parents can reduce a child's exposure to lead and prevent its serious health effects.
Simple Things You Can Do To Help Protect Your Family

Get Your Home Tested. Ask for a lead inspection before you buy a home built before 1978.

Get Your Child Tested. Ask your doctor to test your young children for lead even if they seem healthy.
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Get the Facts. More information about preventing childhood lead poisoning is available at www.leadfreekids.org."
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Spread the Word! Please download EPA's, CDC's and HUD's lead poisoning prevention week poster (PDF) (1 pg, 3.0MB, about PDF) to help spread the word about lead poisoning prevention. Why not post it in your community center, school or church? en español (PDF) (1 pg, 2.9MB)