young children who are at risk for lead poisoning
Young children at risk of lead poisoning

What happens if your child has lead poisoning?

If blood tests confirm your child has an elevated blood lead level, your community is here to help.

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First, a Calhoun County Public Health Nurse (PHN) will set up an appointment to come to your home and perform a lead exposure hazard assessment. They’re looking for the source of your child’s lead poisoning.

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Next, the PHN will provide you with information about effective cleaning methods to minimize exposure and healthy eating options that help to reduce blood lead levels.

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Homes are often the source of lead poisoning, so the PHN will likely provide a referral to the county lead control program.

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Finally, they’ll recommend repeat blood lead testing to make sure reduction and remediation efforts are successful.

To ensure your home is not the cause of lead poisoning, CONTACT US for a free lead inspection.

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First, a Calhoun County Public Health Nurse (PHN) will set up an appointment to come to your home and perform a lead exposure hazard assessment. They’re looking for the source of your child’s lead poisoning.

Next, the PHN will provide you with information about effective cleaning methods to minimize exposure and healthy eating options that help to reduce blood lead levels.

Then, since homes are often the source of lead poisoning, the PHN will likely provide a referral to the county lead control program.

Finally, they’ll recommend repeat blood lead testing to make sure reduction and remediation efforts are successful.

To ensure your home is not the cause of lead poisoning, CONTACT US for a free lead inspection.

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