Childhood Lead Poison Prevention
Lead poison is 100% preventable. All HPSJ children qualify for a Lead Poison Screening. Start by talking to your doctor on how to get one done. Lead is a highly toxic metal and has harmful effects on children from ages 6 months to 6 years. Even low exposure can cause permanent damage to the body. It can affect their learning and their ability to pay attention. It is very important to prevent lead exposure.
Young Children absorb 4 – 5 times more lead than adults and can affect every organ in the child’s body.