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Lead Testing

Do you know that lead poisoning can pose a serious risk to your child's health?

Lead is a toxic substance that may be present in dust, paint, soil, and drinking water. When ingested or inhaled as dust, lead poses a serious health risk to young children. Low levels of lead exposure can cause nervous system and kidney damage, learning disabilities, poor muscle coordination, slower growth, hearing losses, and also speech, language, and behavior problems. logo for Lead Poisoning Prevention that says "I am a lead free kid! I got my blood test at ages
1 and 2."

In Delaware, if your child was born on or after March 1, 1995 and he/she has reached 12 months of age, you must have proof of a blood test for new or continued enrollment in child care facilities, nursery schools, pre-school programs or kindergartens.

To see other steps we are taking to reduce the threat of lead poisoning in Delaware, visit our Lead Poisoning Prevention page.

For an appointment or information, please contact the clinic or service center nearest you.

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Last Updated: Friday November 03 2006
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