NEW Lead Safety Toolkit
The VDH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program has developed a statewide lead awareness campaign. This public awareness campaign consists of a PSA video, social media graphics and fact sheets (available in multiple languages), and an educational activity for families. Click the button below to access the toolkit.
For Parents
Flyers
- Lead 101 for Parents and Caregivers
- Lead Risk Checklist
- Common Sources of Lead Exposure
- Why Should My Child Get a Blood Lead Test? - Rev May 2025
- Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
- Tips for Preventing Lead Exposure in the Home
- Lead Poisoning Prevention FAQs
- Understanding Your Child's Blood Lead Level
- Cleaning Up Lead Dust in Your Home_Full Version
- Cleaning Up Lead Dust in Your Home_Simplified
- Possible Sources of Lead - Full List
- Firing Range & Firearms Lead Exposure Fact Sheet
- Occupational Lead Exposure (English & Spanish) - NEW May 2025
- Lead & Mental Health
Brochures
- Nutrition & Lead Brochure
- A Parent's Guide to Lead Brochure
- Before Your Baby Can Walk Brochure
Videos
- Lead Poisoning Prevention PSA - Chip the Alligator - NEW August 2025
- VDH Lead Safe Animated Video Campaign
- CDC | Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention: Heads Up for High Schoolers
- CDC | Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention: Information for the Community
- CDC | The Importance of Childhood Blood Lead Testing
For Pregnant People
Flyers
- Are You Pregnant? CDC Flyer
- Lead Poisoning Prevention During Pregnancy Flyer
For Health Care Providers
Guidance Documents
Parent Packet
The educational resources below cover the basic lead poisoning prevention information a parent or caregiver needs to help keep their child lead safe. These materials can be distributed at any time, but especially right before or after a child receives a blood lead test.
Lead in Cultural Products
Flyers
- Lead in Aluminum Cookware
- Lead in Ceramics and Pottery
- Lead in Spices
- Lead in Cosmetics and Religious Powders
- Lead in Home Remedies and Medicines
For School Nurses & Child Care Providers
School Nurses
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
The CDC and EPA also provide many additional educational resources on lead poisoning prevention.
- CDC educational materials
- EPA educational materials
- EPA Heavy Metals in Cultural Products (some resources available in multiple non-English languages)
- Avoid Lead Poisoning YouTube Video | MHEDS
Last Updated: November 12, 2025