National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

The themes of this year’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) are

1. Get the Facts
2. Get Your Home Tested
3. Get Your Child Tested

The NLPPW Partner Information Kit pdf icon[PDF – 1.9 MB]external icon  (en Español pdf icon[PDF – 1.5 MB]external icon) aims to help individuals, organizations, and state and local governments to work together to reduce childhood exposure to lead. The Partner Information Kit provides state and local governments and organizations with key materials and resources that are available for distribution to a wide array of audiences. The digital kit Includes:

• Basic Lead Poisoning Information
• Talking Points
• Steps to Create Localized Outreach
• Examples of Awareness Activities
• Customizable Materials
• Social Media and Multimedia
• Other Resources

For more information including downloadable/customizable materials such as posters, flyers, sample proclamation word icon[DOC – 30 KB]external icon, and a press release word icon[DOC – 36 KB]external icon, etc., please visit these partner websites:

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)external icon
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)external icon (en Españolexternal icon)

You can actively participate with HUD, EPA, and CDC to spread the word about National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by sharing messaging on social media using the hashtags #leadfreekids and #NLPPW2021.  Interested in learning more about Lead from EPA, HUD, and CDC?

• Follow us on Twitter @EPA, @HUD, and @CDCEnvironment
• Like us on Facebook @EPA, @HUD, and @CDC

This year HUD, EPA, and CDC will be posting social media messages corresponding to daily themes.

• Monday, October 25^th, 2021: Why Should I Be Concerned About Lead?
• Tuesday, October 26^th, 2021: How Do I Know if There is Lead in My Home?
• Wednesday, October 27^th, 2021: How Do I Know if There is Lead in My Drinking Water?
• Thursday, October 28^th, 2021: How Do I Know if My Child Has Been Exposed to Lead?
• Friday, October 29^th, 2021: How Can I Make Sure My Child Has Safe Crawls?

You can retweet or share messages sent from these social media accounts, use the sample social media posts provided below corresponding to the daily themes, or write your own!

Twitter:

• #DYK no safe blood lead level has been identified for children? The good news is that childhood lead poisoning is preventable! Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/infographic-lead-poisoning-preventable.htm #LeadFreeKids #NLPPW2021
• If you work near lead-based products, you can carry lead dust home on your clothes. Keep your family safe by learning more about ways to prevent bringing sources of lead exposure into the home! https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/lead/safe.html #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• Lead has been used for a long time in a variety of products found in and around our homes. The good news is lead poisoning is preventable and you can start by learning more at: https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-sources-lead#productsexternal icon #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids

Facebook:

• #DYK no safe blood lead level has been identified for children and even low levels of lead in the blood can have lifelong health impacts?
• The good news is that childhood lead poisoning is preventable! Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/infographic-lead-poisoning-preventable.htm #LeadFreeKids #NLPPW2021
• If you work near lead-based products, you can carry lead dust home on your clothes. Keep your family safe by learning more about ways to prevent bringing sources of lead exposure into the home! https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/lead/safe.html #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• Lead has been used for a long time in a wide variety of products found in and around our homes, including paint, ceramics, pipes and plumbing materials, playgrounds, batteries, cosmetics, toys, imported candies, jewelry, and other products. The good news is lead poisoning is preventable and you can start by learning more at: https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-sources-lead#productsexternal icon #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids

Twitter:

• #DYK the only way to know if there is lead in your home is to test for the presence of lead in paint, dust and/or soil? Talk to your state or local health department about testing for lead and learn more at https://www.epa.gov/lead/questions-and-answers-homeowners-and-renters-about-understanding-lead-inspections-riskexternal icon #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• The National Lead Information Center provides information about lead, lead hazards, and preventing lead exposure. Contact them toll-free at 1-800-424-LEAD [5323] or https://www.epa.gov/lead/forms/lead-hotline-national-lead-information-centerexternal icon #LeadFreeKids #NLPPW2021
• #DYK many homes built before 1978 contain lead-based paint on both interior and exterior walls? When lead-based paint gets old, it can start to peel or come off in pieces and become a hazard. Learn more at https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-sources-lead#olderexternal icon #LeadFreeKids #NLPPW2021

Facebook:

• #DYK the only way to know if there is lead in your home is to test for the presence of lead in paint, dust and/or soil? Talk to your state or local health department about testing for lead. Learn more about lead inspections, risk assessment and abatements at https://www.epa.gov/lead/questions-and-answers-homeowners-and-renters-about-understanding-lead-inspections-riskexternal icon #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• The National Lead Information Center provides information about lead, lead hazards, and preventing lead exposure. Contact them toll-free at 1-800-424-LEAD [5323] or https://www.epa.gov/lead/forms/lead-hotline-national-lead-information-centerexternal icon #LeadFreeKids #NLPPW2021
• #DYK many homes built before 1978 contain lead-based paint on both interior and exterior walls? When lead-based paint gets old, it can start to peel or come off in pieces and become a hazard. Learn more at https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-sources-lead#olderexternal icon #LeadFreeKids #NLPPW2021

Twitter:

• You cannot see, taste, or smell lead in drinking water, but you can learn basic information about sources of lead in drinking water and suggestions for reducing exposure! https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/infographic-lead-drinking-waterexternal icon #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• Contact your local water authority for information about testing and identifying lead in your water! https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#findoutexternal icon #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• #DYK running your water before drinking or cooking can reduce potential lead exposure? Learn more about reducing lead in water at https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#reducehomeexternal icon

Facebook:

• You cannot see, taste, or smell lead in drinking water, but you can learn basic information about sources of lead in drinking water and suggestions for reducing exposure! https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/infographic-lead-drinking-waterexternal icon #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• Contact your local water authority for information about testing and identifying lead in your water! https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#findoutexternal icon #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• #DYK running your water before drinking or cooking can reduce potential lead exposure? Before drinking, flush your home’s pipes by running the tap, taking a shower, doing laundry, or a load of dishes. The amount of time to run the water will depend on whether your home has a lead service line or not and the length of the lead service line. Residents should contact their water utility for recommendations about flushing times in their community. Learn more about reducing lead in water at https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#reducehomeexternal icon

Twitter:

• #DYK children with lead poisoning usually do not look or act sick? Ask your health care provider about getting your child tested. A blood lead test is the easiest way to know if your child has been exposed to lead. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/blood-lead-levels.htm #LeadFreeKids #NLPPW 2021
• Lead poisoning is preventable! A simple blood test can detect lead. Find out more from your state or local childhood lead poisoning prevention program! https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/infographic-lead-poisoning-preventable.htm #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• A little lead can cause BIG problems. Act early! Blood lead testing is required for children w/Medicaid at 1 and 2 years old and recommended for all at-risk children at these ages. Talk to your doctor for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/ #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids

Facebook:

• #DYK children with lead poisoning usually do not look or act sick? Ask your health care provider about getting your child tested. A blood lead test is the easiest way to know if your child has been exposed to lead. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/blood-lead-levels.htm #LeadFreeKids #NLPPW 2021
  Lead poisoning is preventable! A simple blood test can detect lead. Find out more from your state or local childhood lead poisoning prevention program! https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/infographic-lead-poisoning-preventable.htm #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• There is NO known safe blood lead level. Act early and get your child tested! Blood lead tests are required for all Medicaid-eligible children at 12- and 24-months. Testing all at-risk children at these ages is recommended. Talk to your doctor or health care provider for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/ #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids

Twitter:

• Preventing lead exposure in young children is important because as their bodies grow and develop, they are more vulnerable to the impacts of lead. We can start with a few actions at home, such as those in this worksheet https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-10/documents/module_1_worksheet.pdf pdf icon[PDF – 308 KB]external icon #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• Wiping and removing your shoes before entering the home can prevent you from bringing lead-contaminated soil in from outside and reduce potential exposure to lead. https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-sources-lead#soilexternal icon #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• In many places across the US, significant numbers of children are still exposed to lead. This is due mainly to the different sources of lead in the environment and other risk factors. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/populations.htm #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• Have a question about lead? Learn more at CDC’s Lead FAQs page. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/faqs/lead-faqs.htm #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids

Facebook:

• Preventing lead exposure in young children is especially important because as their bodies grow and develop, they are more vulnerable to the potentially permanent and harmful impacts of lead. The overall health of our families will benefit if parents, grandparents, caregivers, and others start with a few actions at home to prevent lead exposure. Start with the actions in this worksheet
  https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-10/documents/module_1_worksheet.pdf pdf icon[PDF – 308 KB]external icon #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• Lead exposure is dangerous during early childhood development, particularly for children who crawl! Make sure to wipe and remove your shoes when entering the home to prevent bringing lead-contaminated soil in from outside and also reduce potential exposure to lead. #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
  https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-sources-lead#soilexternal icon
• In many places across the US, significant numbers of children are still exposed to lead. This is due mainly to the different sources of lead in the environment and other risk factors. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/populations.htm #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids
• Have a question about lead? Learn more at CDC’s Lead FAQs page. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/faqs/lead-faqs.htm #NLPPW2021 #LeadFreeKids