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to help lower your child's lead level.
www.cdc.govpoisoning lead 5 Things you can do to help lower your child's lead level. If your child has a high lead level, there are things you can do at home to help. 1 Make a plan with your doctor.
Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home
www.fsa.usda.govChildren's blood lead levels tend to increase rapidly from 6 to 12 months of age, and tend to peak at 18 to 24 months of age. Consult your doctor for advice on testing your children. A simple blood test can detect high levels of lead. Blood tests are usually recommended for: Children at ages 1 and 2. Children or other family members who
Parent’s Guide to Managing Pica in Children with Autism
www.autismspeaks.org• High lead levels in the blood from eating items containing lead (e.g., paint chips, etc.) • Nutrition problems • Poisoning due to ingestion of common household items such as cleaning products • Infections in the mouth, stomach or intestines • Wearing down of the teeth Common things children with pica mouth or eat:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
www.hud.gov3 other potential sources of lead exposure in accordance with Chapter 16, Investigation And Treatment Of Dwellings That House Children With Elevated Blood Lead Levels, of HUD’s