#ChildhoodLeadPoisoning
There were 22 children tested at a recent lead screening clinic in #Milwaukee with parents, teachers, and advocates saying more needs to be done to assess and address #ChildhoodLeadPoisoning in Milwaukee's most vulnerable communities.
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Lead screening clinic held in Milwaukee high school • Wisconsin Examiner
A lead screening clinic was held at a Milwaukee high school, with parents outside asking for more from city officials on lead crisis.
wisconsinexaminer.com
May 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Delaware is on the verge of changing the game in childhood lead testing by allowing two capillary tests instead of the daunting venous blood draw.

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Sponsor, public-health expert back bill to accept two fingerstick lead tests as confirmatory
Sen. Takeney and Dr. Amy Rowe told the Senate Education Committee that allowing two capillary (fingerstick) tests within 12 weeks to confirm elevated blood lead levels would align state policy with CDC guidance and reduce barriers created by requiring venous draws.
citizenportal.ai
May 21, 2026 at 1:31 AM