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Public Health > Children's Medical Services > Lead Program
The only way to know if your child has lead poisoning is
to get a blood test. For more information please
call (951) 358-5481.
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Lead poisoning can be very harmful to children. Children under 5 are the most vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning, including lower IQ levels. Lead can be inhaled or injested, and the levels of lead build up in a person's blood.
 The CLPPP's goals are:
• Educate the public about the dangers of lead
• Assist families in eliminating sources of lead in their homes
If you think your child has been exposed to lead, that your house contains sources of lead, or if your child demonstrates any of the symptoms of lead poisoning, please call our program at 1-800-346-6520.
A lead test is the only way to know if your child has lead poisoning!
RECENT LEAD RECALL ALERTS:
Children’s Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard - Mar 3, 2010
Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Due to Risk of Lead Exposure - Feb 17, 2010
Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard - Feb 2, 2010
Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard - Feb 2, 2010
Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard - Jan 26, 2010
Children's "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure - Jan 8, 2010
See other products that have been Recalled (older recalls).
***HEALTH ALERTS***
DSHS Issues Warning Against 'Nzu' Product
- December 23, 2009
CDPH Warns Consumers Not To Eat Ticorindo Candy Imported From Mexico
- December 31, 2009
Consumers Warned Not to Eat Jigong Chayote Candy
- October 23, 2009
Consumers Warned About Lead Hazard in Ceramic Pots Labeled "Lead Free" - October 20, 2009
CDPH- California Department of Public Health WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT SENG Chen PiMei CANDY - June 12, 2009
CDPH- California Department of Public Health WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT DULCES BENY MEGA PINTA LABIOS CANDY--
Lea en Español - June 12, 2009
See Other Products that Contain Lead |
Our Program
Health Education
Presentations
The CLPPP provides presentations about lead poisoning to the general community, schools, parent groups, healthcare providers, pregnant women, and others interested in learning more about lead. Presentations are available in both English and Spanish.
Educational materials
The CLPPP provides free educational materials about lead poisoning, including topics such as sources of lead, reducing the risk of lead poisoning, pregnancy, and nutrition. These materials are available upon request. Materials are available in both English and Spanish.
Case Management
Follow-up
The CLPPP provides follow-up on children with elevated lead levels. Families are provided with education and advice about lead poisoning and children are monitored to be sure that necessary re-testing is performed and that blood lead levels decrease.
Home visits
The CLPPP will visit the homes of those children who have lead levels above 20 micrograms per deciliter (ug/dl) or two blood lead results above 15 ug/dl. Our public health nurse will look for sources of lead in the home and educate parents on removing that source so that the children are no longer exposed to lead. Follow-up is also provided for these children.
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