S/he should be tested.

What can you do to help prevent childhood lead poisoning?

If you live in a home built before 1978 that has chipping or peeling paint or in a urban area near highways or major streets [See FL Pre 1950 Housing and Poverty Maps – Houses built before 1978 (and worse 1950) and Poverty among Child Population are Risk Factors for Lead Poisoning - and Miami Dade County CLP Screening Map], please take your child to the doctor to get a blood lead test.

Percentage of Pre 1950 Housing By County in Florida

Percentage of Children Population in Poverty by County in Florida

Click Here to View Miami Lead Poisoning Map

You can also partner with the Florida childhood lead poisoned program by joining one of the five committee workgroups.

You may also use the FL CLPPP (FL Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program)’s educational materials and surveillance reports to heighten awareness and push lead poisoning prevention efforts in your area.

In addition, you may contact your local policy makers and state legislators to convey the importance of lead poisoning prevention in Florida.

Let the FL CLPPP help you protect Florida’s children!

FL CLPPP can provide local data for building partnerships and for informing community stakeholders about lead hazards in your area.

Technical assistance is also provided for local lead elimination efforts. Educational materials in Spanish, English and Creole are available (See FCEHA Brochures under Resources).

Risk Assessment Questionnaire

See Childhood Lead Poisoning Risk Assessment Questionnaire.