Keep Your Child Safe from Lead Poisoning

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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Regional Education Resource Centers

Keep Your Child Safe

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from Lead Poisoning

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NERRC

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Hardin Holmes

Tuscarawas Jefferson

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NWRRC Northwest Regional Resource Center Seneca County General Health District 71 S. Washington Street, Suite 1102 Tiffin, Ohio 44883 phone: (800) 698-3691 fax: (419) 447-0872 SWRRC Southwest Regional Resource Center Cincinnati Department of Health 3301 Beekman St Cincinnati, Ohio 45225 phone: 800-957-3810 fax: (513) 357-7432 SERRC Southeast Regional Resource Center Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department 205 N. Seventh Street Zanesville, Ohio 43701 phone: (866) 681-3962 fax: (740) 455-6726 NERRC Northeast Regional Resource Center Mahoning County Board of Health 50 Westchester Drive Youngstown, Ohio 44515 phone: (866) 887-6779 ext. 138 fax: (330) 270-9194 CLPPP Ohio Department of Health Childhood Lead Poisioning Prevention Program 246 N. High Street Columbus , Ohio 43215 phone: (216) 728-9454 fax: (216) 728-6793 n

CLPPP Childhood Lead Poisioning Prevention Program Akron City Health Department 146 S. High Street, Suite 800 Akron, Ohio 44308 phone: (330) 375-2077 fax: (330) 375-2655 n

CLPPP Childhood Lead Poisioning Prevention Program Belmont County Health Department 68501 Bannock Rd St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 Phone: (740) 695-1202 Fax: (740) 695-8890 n

CLPPP Childhood Lead Poisioning Prevention Program Cincinnati Department of Health 3301 Beekman St Cincinnati, Ohio 45225 phone: (513) 357-7368 fax: (513) 357-7205 n

CLPPP Childhood Lead Poisioning Prevention Program Clark County Combined Health District 529 E. Home Road Springfield, Ohio 45503 phone: (937) 390-5600 fax: (937) 390-5625 n

CLPPP Childhood Lead Poisioning Prevention Program Cleveland Department of Public Health 75 Erieview Plaza 3rd floor Cleveland , Ohio 44114 phone: (216) 664-2175 fax: (216) 664-3353 n

CLPPP Childhood Lead Poisioning Prevention Program Columbus City Health Department 240 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215 phone: (614) 645-6197 fax: (614) 645-715 n

CLPPP Childhood Lead Poisioning Prevention Program Mahoning County Board of Health 50 Westchester Drive Youngstown, Ohio 44515 phone: (330) 270-2855 ext. 142 fax: (330) 270-9194 n

CLPPP Childhood Lead Poisioning Prevention Program Toledo Lucas County Health Department 635 Erie Street Toledo, Ohio 43624 phone: (419) 213-4109 fax: (419) 213-4141 n

Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Child and Family Health Services Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 246 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 466-5332 1-877 LEADSAFE http://www.odh.ohio.gov [email protected]

HOW LEAD POISONS

your child

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON

lead poisoning

Online brochures & resources for childhood lead poisoning:

Most children get poisoned in their homes. A small amount of lead dust can poison your child. Children under age 3 are at the greatest risk because: they are still growing; they absorb lead more easily than adults; and they are more likely to put their hands or objects in their mouth. n n n

The most common lead hazards are: Chipping and peeling paint and dust in homes built before 1978 Lead dust created during home remodeling or from use of windows and doors. n

Ohio Department of Health (ODH) http://www.odh.ohio.gov (index; Lead Poisoning - Children) 1-877-LEAD SAFE Ohio Lead Regional Resource Centers Northeast 866-887-6779 (ext. 138) Northwest 800-698-3691 Southeast 866-681-3962 Southwest 800-957-3810 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead

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Some other places where lead is found: Soil or dirt Some children’s toys and jewelry Some jobs or hobbies Some foods and candies made outside of the U.S. Folk remedies and cosmetics (kohl, greta, azarcon) Some ceramics and crystal Painted furniture n n n n

American Academy of Pediatrics http://aappolicy.aappublications.org (search keyword = lead poisoning) Ohio Department of Job & Family Services http://jfs.ohio.gov/Ohp http:// www.jfs.ohio.gov National Center for Healthy Housing http://www.nchh.org/

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Housing and Urban Development (HUD) http://www.hud.gov/lead

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http://www.epa.gov/oppt/lead/index.html 2

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A HEALTHY DIET REDUCES

LEAD IS DANGEROUS

To make sure that your child practices good nutritional

Problems from lead may not show up until later but can last a lifetime: Learning problems. Lowered attention span. Slow growth. Hearing loss. Hyperactivity.

lead absorption

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Do not skip meals; empty stomachs absorb lead dust.

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Wash your child’s hands well and often.

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Limit the amount of fat and sugar in your child’s diet.

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Offer fruits and vegetables instead of chips and candy.

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Offer healthy snacks between meals.

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Wash fresh food properly.

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Do not store OR heat food in unsafe containers such as cans or dishes that might contain lead.

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Do not allow your child to eat food that has dropped on the floor.

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Your child may not look or act sick. You may not know your child is poisoned until it’s too late because symptoms are often mistaken for other illness. The only way to find lead poisoning is a blood test. Your child may have frequent: Stomachache. Headache. Tiredness. Low iron. n

Keep in mind that good nutrition cannot fully prevent exposure to lead,

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but is very important to your child’s overall health and wellness. For further information on preparing nutritious meals and snacks please visit http://MyPyramid.gov.

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A HEALTHY DIET REDUCES

LEAD IS DANGEROUS

lead absorption

don’t wait until it’s too late

A diet rich in iron, calcium and vitamin C can help keep lead from entering the bones and blood.

When is my child at risk? 1. Does your child live in or regularly visit a house built before 1950? This includes a day care center, preschool or home of a baby sitter or relative. 2. Does your child live in or visit a house that has peeling, chipping, dusting or chalking paint? 3. Does your child live in or visit a house built before 1978

Serve foods high in iron such as lean meat, green leafy vegetables, instant oatmeal, prunes and raisins. Most cereals and breads have added iron in them (fortified). n

with recent, ongoing or planned renovation/remodeling? 4. Does your child have a sibling or

Milk, cheese, broccoli, spinach, yogurt, kale and turnip greens are all good sources of calcium. n

playmate that has or did have lead poisoning?

Excellent sources of vitamin C are oranges, grapefruits, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli and berries. n

5. Does your child frequently come in contact with an adult who has a hobby or works with lead? Examples are construction, welding, pottery, painting and casting ammunition. IIf the answer is “yes” to any of these questions, or your child under age six is on Medicaid, ask your doctor for a blood lead screening test.

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YOU CAN PREVENT

lead poisoning

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Replace vinyl or plastic mini blinds made outside of the U.S. because they may have lead in them. If this isn’t possible, wash them weekly to keep lead dust away.

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YOUR UNBORN BABY

can be harmed by lead

Lead can cause your baby to: n n

Be born too small. Be born too soon.

Also, you could have a higher than normal chance of having a miscarriage.

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Leave your shoes at the door.

Typically, pregnant women do not

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Keep your child’s regular doctor visits.

have their blood tested for lead.

Protect yourself and your family if your job exposes you to lead by changing out of work clothes before entering your home.

If you are pregnant or thinking of

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becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor and learn how to prevent lead poisoning.

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THERE IS NO SAFE LEVEL OF LEAD

in a child’s blood

Ask about a blood test! Only a blood test will let you know if your child is lead poisoned.

YOU CAN PREVENT

lead poisoning

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—Vacuum slowly using

Current law requires all children who are on Medicaid be tested for lead at 1 and 2 years of age. For more information go to: http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/infodata/CHW_initiative.stm

a vacuum with a HEPA filter (contact your local health department for more

It is also recommended that all children who live in a high risk zip code be tested for lead at 1 and 2 years of age. To find a high risk zip code contact your local health department, or visit www.odh.ohio.gov, (search keyword = high risk zip codes).

information on the HEPA vacuum, or call 1-877-668-5323 to find the program nearest you). —Wash floors and window sills often.

To ask about a blood test for your child, call your: n

Doctor’s office

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Local health department

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Local clinic

Keep your house clean:

—Dust with damp cloth and use a wet mop.



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Test your house for lead before: —Removing paint.



—Remodeling.



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—Get expert help; call your health department for more information.



—Avoid dry sanding paint.



Avoid peeling, chipping lead paint:

—Avoid using a heat gun to remove old lead paint.

A brochure about “Cleaning to Control Lead Dust in Your Home” is available at www.odh.ohio.gov, (go to Lead Poisoning-Children, then click Resources)

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