Before drinking tap water, flush your home’s pipes by running the tap, taking a shower, or doing laundry or a load of dishes. 🚰 Learn more about reducing lead in water. 💧 www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-leaddrinking-water#reducehome #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids
Seven years ago, we met Caitlin Szontagh and her boys, who were exposed to toxic lead. She's written an update to her original blog, "When 'Special' Equals 'Sick,'" to describe some of the challenges of living with a victim of lead poisoning. bit.ly/Blog_2510C
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It’s #NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek!
🏡 Today’s theme: Actions to Prevent Lead Exposure. Wipe & remove shoes before entering your home—lead dust can build up when old paint deteriorates.
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Besides paint, lead poisoning can come from old water service lines, contaminated soil (from exterior paint or vehicle exhaust fumes), antique or imported toys, cookware, baby food, ammunition, costume jewelry, and other products. Learn more: bit.ly/Facts_CLP_En
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The National Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition is requesting signatures for a sign-on letter to Senate and House Appropriations committee members to support funding for vital healthy homes programs at CDC, EPA, and HUD. Both orgs and individuals may sign. Deadline: 10/24. bit.ly/475Z3yZ
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Lead is a poison, and the damage it causes is permanent. Schedule periodic blood tests to ensure your little one is safe from lead poisoning. Any lead detected in your child's blood is cause for concern.
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Did you know? In 1971, The Lead Poisoning Prevention Act was signed into law, marking a major step toward reducing childhood lead exposure. Keep your family safe! Learn more: epa.gov/lead #NLPPW2025 #AwarenesstoAction
Lead poisoning is still a preventable threat to children’s health. Join CDC, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of Housing this #NLPPW2025 to help protect families.
Learn more about National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week at buff.ly/IZ4jjO1
Image of Mexican pottery with the headline: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20th-26th. Icon of a family labeled: Get your Child Tested; Icon of a house labeled: Get your house tested; icon of a computer labeled: Get the facts in Spanish.
Algunas cerámicas tradicionales pueden tener plomo: Haga una prueba de plomo que puede comprar en la tienda. No los use para cocinar o servir. Hable con su médico sobre la posibilidad de realizar pruebas de plomo en su familia. Para más información: bit.ly/4hmnJ9X #NLPPW2025
Image of Mexican pottery with the headline: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20th-26th. Icon of a family labeled: Get your Child Tested; Icon of a house labeled: Get your house tested; icon of a computer labeled: Get the facts.
Some traditional pottery may have lead in the glaze. If you have these dishes: Test them using a lead test from the store. Don’t use them for cooking or serving. Talk to your doctor about testing your family for lead. For more information: bit.ly/4hmnJ9X #NLPPW2025
Toxic lead can be found everywhere: in old paint (pre-1978), drinking water, soil, and many consumer products. NCHH, CEHN & NAFCC created the "Lead-Safe Toolkit for Home-Based Child Care" a few years back, but the info is useful anywhere. bit.ly/Lead-SafeToo... #NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
HEY KANSANS! The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (great folks and recent NCHH grantees!) has several local events planned for #NLPPW2025. If you're in Bourbon, Crawford, Labette, or Montgomery counties, check our events listing for an HBCAT activity near you: bit.ly/NLPPWevents
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Join us tomorrow at the annual “Life Without Lead” virtual summit (8:30 to 3:30 ET). NCHH's Larry Brooks moderates the 2 p.m. panel on code enforcement and proactive rental inspections ("Policy as Prevention"). Details and RSVP here: leadsafeallegheny.org/events/life-...
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In homes built before 1978, remediating damaged paint is not a chore you add to the bottom of your to-do list. It's also not something you should fix yourself. Hire an EPA-licensed contractor who will do the work safely. Learn more: bit.ly/Blog_2102C #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
Despite a government shutdown, CDC, EPA, and HUD came through with materials for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! In case you missed it, this year's theme is "Healthy Communities Start with Lead-Safe Homes." Access everything you need for #NLPPW2025 and #ILPPW2025 at bit.ly/NLPPWmaterials!
It’s #NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek! Bright futures begin lead-free.
Learn more about lead poisoning, solutions and how to get involved in #NLPPW2025 with the EPA, CDC and HUD: buff.ly/IZ4jjO1
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We’re sharing this announcement on behalf of Lead Safe Allegheny, who've just released the first details regarding their annual “Life Without Lead” virtual summit. It’s Wednesday, October 22, 8:30 to 3:30 ET. Details and RSVP here: leadsafeallegheny.org/events/life-...
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NEW BLOG: Last week, everyone's plans for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week were derailed due to the government shutdown, but we still have work to do in promoting strategies to fight lead. The public health community is strong, flexible, and resilient. bit.ly/Blog_2510A
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