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- Have children between 6 months and 6 years old tested for lead poisoning.
- Keep children away from chipping, peeling, chalking, and flaking paint.
- Wash children's hands often, especially before they eat and after they play.
- Wash objects that children put in their mouths ( for example toys and pacifiers).
- Wash and fully dry floors, furniture, woodwork, window sills and window troughs using TSP or powdered electric dishwasher detergents or remove lead dust.
- Leave outdoor shoes at the door to keep lead dust and dirt our of the house. An 8 to 10 foot runner carpet at the entrances to your home will reduce lead dust and dirt.
- If necessary, have your home tested for lead hazards.
- Make sure children eat properly. A good diet can decrease the amount of lead a child absorbs into the body. Remember to:
- Bake, broil, and grill foods often rather tan frying foods.
- Offer small meals and snacks throughout the day.
- Include foods rich in calcium such as milk, cheese and yogurt.
- Include foods rich in iron and/or protein such as chicken, turkey, fish, lean red meats, dried beans, greens, eggs, and raisins.
- Include foods rich in Vitamin C such as oranges, grapefruits, orange juice, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes and potatoes. These foods help the body use iron.
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If you have questions or concerns regarding lead poisoning call the Franklin County Health Department at. Or contact us at the Lead Safe Franklin County Housing Program at |
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