Did you know? In 1971, The Lead Poisoning Prevention Act was signed into law, marking a major step toward reducing childhood lead exposure. Keep your family safe! Learn more: epa.gov/lead #NLPPW2025 #AwarenesstoAction
October 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Did you know? In 1971, The Lead Poisoning Prevention Act was signed into law, marking a major step toward reducing childhood lead exposure. Keep your family safe! Learn more: epa.gov/lead #NLPPW2025 #AwarenesstoAction
Lead poisoning is still a preventable threat to children’s health. Join CDC, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of Housing this #NLPPW2025 to help protect families.
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Learn more about National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week at buff.ly/IZ4jjO1
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Lead poisoning is still a preventable threat to children’s health. Join CDC, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of Housing this #NLPPW2025 to help protect families.
Learn more about National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week at buff.ly/IZ4jjO1
Learn more about National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week at buff.ly/IZ4jjO1
Toxic lead can be found everywhere: in old paint (pre-1978), drinking water, soil, and many consumer products. NCHH, CEHN & NAFCC created the "Lead-Safe Toolkit for Home-Based Child Care" a few years back, but the info is useful anywhere. bit.ly/Lead-SafeToo... #NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
October 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Toxic lead can be found everywhere: in old paint (pre-1978), drinking water, soil, and many consumer products. NCHH, CEHN & NAFCC created the "Lead-Safe Toolkit for Home-Based Child Care" a few years back, but the info is useful anywhere. bit.ly/Lead-SafeToo... #NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
Before drinking tap water, flush your home’s pipes by running the tap, taking a shower, or doing laundry or a load of dishes. 🚰 Learn more about reducing lead in water. 💧 www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-leaddrinking-water#reducehome #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids
October 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Before drinking tap water, flush your home’s pipes by running the tap, taking a shower, or doing laundry or a load of dishes. 🚰 Learn more about reducing lead in water. 💧 www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-leaddrinking-water#reducehome #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids
In homes built before 1978, remediating damaged paint is not a chore you add to the bottom of your to-do list. It's also not something you should fix yourself. Hire an EPA-licensed contractor who will do the work safely. Learn more: bit.ly/Blog_2102C #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
October 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
In homes built before 1978, remediating damaged paint is not a chore you add to the bottom of your to-do list. It's also not something you should fix yourself. Hire an EPA-licensed contractor who will do the work safely. Learn more: bit.ly/Blog_2102C #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
It’s #NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek!
🏡 Today’s theme: Actions to Prevent Lead Exposure. Wipe & remove shoes before entering your home—lead dust can build up when old paint deteriorates.
Learn more: buff.ly/ZMWzuGM #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids
🏡 Today’s theme: Actions to Prevent Lead Exposure. Wipe & remove shoes before entering your home—lead dust can build up when old paint deteriorates.
Learn more: buff.ly/ZMWzuGM #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids
Protect Your Family from Sources of Lead | US EPA
This page provides information on how you can reduce your family's risk of lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It’s #NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek!
🏡 Today’s theme: Actions to Prevent Lead Exposure. Wipe & remove shoes before entering your home—lead dust can build up when old paint deteriorates.
Learn more: buff.ly/ZMWzuGM #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids
🏡 Today’s theme: Actions to Prevent Lead Exposure. Wipe & remove shoes before entering your home—lead dust can build up when old paint deteriorates.
Learn more: buff.ly/ZMWzuGM #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids
Algunas cerámicas tradicionales pueden tener plomo: Haga una prueba de plomo que puede comprar en la tienda. No los use para cocinar o servir. Hable con su médico sobre la posibilidad de realizar pruebas de plomo en su familia. Para más información: bit.ly/4hmnJ9X #NLPPW2025
October 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Algunas cerámicas tradicionales pueden tener plomo: Haga una prueba de plomo que puede comprar en la tienda. No los use para cocinar o servir. Hable con su médico sobre la posibilidad de realizar pruebas de plomo en su familia. Para más información: bit.ly/4hmnJ9X #NLPPW2025
Some traditional pottery may have lead in the glaze. If you have these dishes: Test them using a lead test from the store. Don’t use them for cooking or serving. Talk to your doctor about testing your family for lead. For more information: bit.ly/4hmnJ9X #NLPPW2025
October 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Some traditional pottery may have lead in the glaze. If you have these dishes: Test them using a lead test from the store. Don’t use them for cooking or serving. Talk to your doctor about testing your family for lead. For more information: bit.ly/4hmnJ9X #NLPPW2025
Seven years ago, we met Caitlin Szontagh and her boys, who were exposed to toxic lead. She's written an update to her original blog, "When 'Special' Equals 'Sick,'" to describe some of the challenges of living with a victim of lead poisoning. bit.ly/Blog_2510C
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
October 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Seven years ago, we met Caitlin Szontagh and her boys, who were exposed to toxic lead. She's written an update to her original blog, "When 'Special' Equals 'Sick,'" to describe some of the challenges of living with a victim of lead poisoning. bit.ly/Blog_2510C
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
Besides paint, lead poisoning can come from old water service lines, contaminated soil (from exterior paint or vehicle exhaust fumes), antique or imported toys, cookware, baby food, ammunition, costume jewelry, and other products. Learn more: bit.ly/Facts_CLP_En
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Besides paint, lead poisoning can come from old water service lines, contaminated soil (from exterior paint or vehicle exhaust fumes), antique or imported toys, cookware, baby food, ammunition, costume jewelry, and other products. Learn more: bit.ly/Facts_CLP_En
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth
The National Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition is requesting signatures for a sign-on letter to Senate and House Appropriations committee members to support funding for vital healthy homes programs at CDC, EPA, and HUD. Both orgs and individuals may sign. Deadline: 10/24. bit.ly/475Z3yZ
#NLPPW2025
#NLPPW2025
October 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The National Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition is requesting signatures for a sign-on letter to Senate and House Appropriations committee members to support funding for vital healthy homes programs at CDC, EPA, and HUD. Both orgs and individuals may sign. Deadline: 10/24. bit.ly/475Z3yZ
#NLPPW2025
#NLPPW2025
The CDC estimates that approximately 500,000 kids in the U.S. have blood lead levels at or above the reference value, and that number stays roughly the same each year. That's why it's important to educate everyone about lead poisoning. #NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #PublicHealth
October 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The CDC estimates that approximately 500,000 kids in the U.S. have blood lead levels at or above the reference value, and that number stays roughly the same each year. That's why it's important to educate everyone about lead poisoning. #NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #PublicHealth
Lead is a poison, and the damage it causes is permanent. Schedule periodic blood tests to ensure your little one is safe from lead poisoning. Any lead detected in your child's blood is cause for concern.
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #PublicHealth #HealthyHomes
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #PublicHealth #HealthyHomes
October 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Lead is a poison, and the damage it causes is permanent. Schedule periodic blood tests to ensure your little one is safe from lead poisoning. Any lead detected in your child's blood is cause for concern.
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #PublicHealth #HealthyHomes
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #PublicHealth #HealthyHomes
HEY KANSANS! The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (great folks and recent NCHH grantees!) has several local events planned for #NLPPW2025. If you're in Bourbon, Crawford, Labette, or Montgomery counties, check our events listing for an HBCAT activity near you: bit.ly/NLPPWevents
#PublicHealth
#PublicHealth
October 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
HEY KANSANS! The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (great folks and recent NCHH grantees!) has several local events planned for #NLPPW2025. If you're in Bourbon, Crawford, Labette, or Montgomery counties, check our events listing for an HBCAT activity near you: bit.ly/NLPPWevents
#PublicHealth
#PublicHealth
Join us tomorrow at the annual “Life Without Lead” virtual summit (8:30 to 3:30 ET). NCHH's Larry Brooks moderates the 2 p.m. panel on code enforcement and proactive rental inspections ("Policy as Prevention"). Details and RSVP here: leadsafeallegheny.org/events/life-...
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
October 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Join us tomorrow at the annual “Life Without Lead” virtual summit (8:30 to 3:30 ET). NCHH's Larry Brooks moderates the 2 p.m. panel on code enforcement and proactive rental inspections ("Policy as Prevention"). Details and RSVP here: leadsafeallegheny.org/events/life-...
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
Despite a government shutdown, CDC, EPA, and HUD came through with materials for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! In case you missed it, this year's theme is "Healthy Communities Start with Lead-Safe Homes." Access everything you need for #NLPPW2025 and #ILPPW2025 at bit.ly/NLPPWmaterials!
October 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Despite a government shutdown, CDC, EPA, and HUD came through with materials for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! In case you missed it, this year's theme is "Healthy Communities Start with Lead-Safe Homes." Access everything you need for #NLPPW2025 and #ILPPW2025 at bit.ly/NLPPWmaterials!
We’re sharing this announcement on behalf of Lead Safe Allegheny, who've just released the first details regarding their annual “Life Without Lead” virtual summit. It’s Wednesday, October 22, 8:30 to 3:30 ET. Details and RSVP here: leadsafeallegheny.org/events/life-...
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We’re sharing this announcement on behalf of Lead Safe Allegheny, who've just released the first details regarding their annual “Life Without Lead” virtual summit. It’s Wednesday, October 22, 8:30 to 3:30 ET. Details and RSVP here: leadsafeallegheny.org/events/life-...
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
NEW BLOG: Last week, everyone's plans for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week were derailed due to the government shutdown, but we still have work to do in promoting strategies to fight lead. The public health community is strong, flexible, and resilient. bit.ly/Blog_2510A
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
October 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
NEW BLOG: Last week, everyone's plans for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week were derailed due to the government shutdown, but we still have work to do in promoting strategies to fight lead. The public health community is strong, flexible, and resilient. bit.ly/Blog_2510A
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025
It’s #NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek! Bright futures begin lead-free.
Learn more about lead poisoning, solutions and how to get involved in #NLPPW2025 with the EPA, CDC and HUD: buff.ly/IZ4jjO1
#LeadFreeKids
Learn more about lead poisoning, solutions and how to get involved in #NLPPW2025 with the EPA, CDC and HUD: buff.ly/IZ4jjO1
#LeadFreeKids
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week | US EPA
EPA worked with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to develop materials for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week which is the last full…
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October 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It’s #NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek! Bright futures begin lead-free.
Learn more about lead poisoning, solutions and how to get involved in #NLPPW2025 with the EPA, CDC and HUD: buff.ly/IZ4jjO1
#LeadFreeKids
Learn more about lead poisoning, solutions and how to get involved in #NLPPW2025 with the EPA, CDC and HUD: buff.ly/IZ4jjO1
#LeadFreeKids