The materials below provide important education and guidance about lead exposure, blood lead testing, and lead poisoning prevention.
They may be downloaded and distributed electronically or printed and distributed physically.
For Parents
Flyers
- Lead 101 for Parents and Caregivers
- Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
- Lead Poisoning Prevention FAQs
- Lead Risk Checklist
- Why Should My Child Get a Blood Lead Test?
- Tips for Preventing Lead Exposure in the Home
- Understanding Your Child's Blood Lead Level
- Lead Safe Cleaning Tips
- Common Sources of Lead Exposure
- Possible Sources of Lead - Full List
- Firing Range & Firearms Lead Exposure Fact Sheet
- Lead & Mental Health
Brochures
Videos
For Pregnant Women
For Health Care Providers
Parent Packet (for use by health care providers)
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.
For School Nurses & Child Care Providers
School Nurses
- How Can School Nurses Help Prevention Childhood Lead Poisoning?
- Tips for Preventing Lead Exposure at Home - Single-sided flyer
- Tips for Preventing Lead Exposure at Home - Double-sided flyer
Child Care Providers
Additional Resources
The CDC and EPA also provide many additional educational resources on lead poisoning prevention.