Lead Poisoning Prevention
Discover how to safeguard your family from lead poisoning and find resources to minimize exposure risks.
Lead Poisoning Risks
Lead exposure can seriously harm young children, especially those under age 6.
- Health risks: Can affect learning, development, and behavior.
- Higher risk: Older homes, lead-based paint, and contaminated drinking water can increase exposure.
- Prevention: Lead poisoning is preventable. Testing can help identify exposure early.
Children
Developmental delays
Learning difficulties
Irritability or behavioral issues
Adults
High blood pressure
Joint and muscle pain
Mood changes, like depression
General Symptoms
Headaches
Stomach pain
Fatigue
How to Prevent Lead Poisoning
Keep your family safe with these simple steps:
Get Your Home Tested: If you live in a house built before 1978, test for lead paint and lead-contaminated dust.
Check Your Water: Use a water filter certified to remove lead if your pipes or plumbing fixtures contain lead.
Maintain Clean Spaces: Regularly clean floors, windowsills, and hands to reduce exposure to lead dust.
Get Tested: Have children’s blood lead levels checked if they might have been exposed to lead.
Lead Poisoning Services
Our Lead Case Management Team:
Diana Baker, RN (Cass County): 269-782-0064 ext. 2015
Kimberlee Vogt, RN (Van Buren/Cass County): 269-621-3143 ext. 1339
Resources
- Is Your Child Safe From Lead Poisoning?
Learn about common sources of lead in your home and how to keep your child safe. - What Your Child’s Blood Lead Test Means
Understand the results of your child’s blood lead test and what steps to take next. - Lead Poisoning: Know the Facts
Get the facts about lead poisoning and how to prevent it.
