Genesee County Health Department
Better Life Through Better Health
Lead
Poisoning Prevention Week
Lead Week is October 22 - 26, 2001.
If for children you know, your answer is "yes" to any of
the questions below, that child should be tested for lead.
1) Do you live in zip code 48502, 48503, 48504,48505,
48506, 48507, 48436, 48458, or 48529?
2) Do you qualify for Medicaid/Healthy Kids?
3) Do you live in or visit a deteriorating house?
4) Do you live in or frequently visit a house built before
1960 that is undergoing renovation?
5) Do you live with an adult whose job or hobby involves
exposure to lead?
Lead poisoning is one of the most common and preventable
pediatric health problems. A child may have lead poisoning and not
look or feel sick. If not detected early, lead poisoning may cause
brain damage, mental retardation, behavior problems, anemia, liver
and kidney damage, hearing loss, hyperactivity, sleeplessness,
tiredness, decreased appetite, stomach ache, vomiting and
developmental delays. Children should be tested at 12 months and
24 months of age or at 36 – 72 months if never previously
tested. If you have questions or would like additional information
call the Genesee County Health Department Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program at (810) 785-4819.
Release Date:
Oct. 15, 2001 Kill Date:
Oct. 27, 2001
Contact Person:
Stacey Nelson, RN, BSN
Genesee County Health
Department Phone: (810) 785-4819
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