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Protect Your Family from Lead Poisoning: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Lead can cause learning and behavior problems in children. Learn steps you can take to protect your family from lead poisoning.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home - (PDF)

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)  Vietnamese - (PDF) 

Lead is a highly toxic metal that may cause a range of health problems, especially in young children. If your home was built before 1978, learn what you can do to protect your child from lead poisonin... Details >

HUD USER, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  External Link

About Lead-Based Paint

Lead is a highly toxic metal that may cause a range of health problems, especially in young children. If your home was built before 1978, learn what you can do to protect your child from lead poisonin... Details >

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Find a Water Professional  External Link

Find retailers, dealers and suppliers of water treatment equipment in your local area. You may search by company name, or by your state or zip code.... Details >

Water Quality Association  External Link

Indoor Air Quality: Lead

Lead has long been recognized as a harmful environmental pollutant and threat to the health of children in the United States. Learn about the health effects of lead, and what you can do to reduce expo... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Lead Hazards in Some Holiday Toys

Also available in: Spanish 

Parents should be aware of potential lead hazards associated with some holiday toys and toy jewelry. Learn how to keep your loved ones safe this holiday season. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Lead Hotline - The National Lead Information Center

Contact the National Lead Information Center to receive a general information packet, to order other documents, or for detailed information or questions.... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Lead in Water: Questions and Answers

These are answers to frequently asked questions about tap water contaminated with lead.... Details >

National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Lead Poisoning in Children (Multimedia)  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

Lead is a poisonous chemical especially dangerous to children under six years old. It is found in air, dirt, water, and in some old paint. Learn what you can do to prevent lead poisoning.... Details >

Healthy Roads Media   External Link

Lead Poisoning: Prevention Tips

Lead poisoning is preventable. Learn how parents can reduce a child’s exposure to lead. ... Details >

National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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