No safe blood lead level has been identified in children; however, lead poisoning is preventable. Even low levels of lead detected in children’s blood can be linked to adverse effects on a child’s brain and nervous system, learning and behaviors, delayed growth and development, and hearing/speech problems.
GET THE FACTS.
Get your child tested.
Get your home tested.
For questions and more information contact:
Katie Welch RN, BSN, IBCLC @ 301-334-7720 or [email protected]
Kris Dewitt @ 301-334-7760 or [email protected]
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7720 para servicios de traducción.
Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7720.
Submitted by GCHD Early Care Programs
Communications, Data Science, and Informatics Administrator at Garrett County Health Department
Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit
Contact: [email protected]
Contact: [email protected]
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