National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 25 – 31, 2020
Each year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and state, tribal, and local governments to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness in an effort to reduce childhood exposure to lead. NLPPW highlights the many ways parents can reduce children’s exposure to lead in their environment and prevent its serious health effects. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and our partners work to heighten awareness of lead poisoning, provide resources, and encourage preventive actions during NLPPW and beyond.

The themes of this year’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) are
- Get the Facts
- Get Your Home Tested
- Get Your Child Tested
The NLPPW Partner Information Kit pdf icon[1.2 MB]external icon (en Español pdf icon[PDF – 2.5 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 – 29.7 KB]external icon and a press release, word icon[DOC – 30 KB]external icon etc., please visit these partner websites:
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 #NLPPW2020. Interested in learning more about Lead from EPA, HUD, and CDC?
This year HUD, EPA, and CDC will be posting social media messages corresponding to daily themes.
- Monday, October 26th, 2020: How Do You Know if There is Lead in Your Home?
- Tuesday, October 27th, 2020: Make Sure Children Have Safe Crawls
- Wednesday, October 28th, 2020: Speak to a Health Care Provider about Blood Lead Tests for Children
- Thursday, October 29th, 2020: Learn More about Your Drinking Water
- Friday, October 30th, 2020: Lead Information in Other Languages
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:
- Talk to your state or local health department about testing paint and dust in your home for lead. #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/understanding-inspection-risk-assessment-and-abatementexternal icon - The National Lead Information Center provides information about lead, lead hazards, and preventing lead exposure. Call the toll-free hotline, 1-800-424-LEAD [5323]. #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/forms/lead-hotline-national-lead-information-centerexternal icon - Many homes built before 1978 contain lead paint. When lead paint gets old, it can start peeling and become a hazard. Find out more! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-exposures-lead#sl-homeexternal icon
Facebook:
- Do you know if there is lead in your home? Talk to your state or local health department about testing paint and dust in your home for lead. #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/understanding-inspection-risk-assessment-and-abatementexternal icon - The National Lead Information Center provides information about lead, lead hazards, and preventing lead exposure. Call the toll-free hotline, 1-800-424-LEAD [5323], or visit the website. #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/forms/lead-hotline-national-lead-information-centerexternal icon - Did you know many homes built before 1978 contain lead paint on both interior and exterior walls? When lead paint gets old, it can start to peel or come off in pieces and become a hazard. Find out more! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-exposures-lead#sl-homeexternal icon
Twitter:
- Be sure to move children’s outdoor play areas away from bare soil and the sides of your home. Wet-mop floors and surfaces indoors often. #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-exposures-lead#soilexternal icon - Take off shoes when entering the house to prevent bringing lead-contaminated soil in from outside. #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/learn-about-lead#exposedexternal icon - 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 home!
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/lead/safe.html
Facebook:
- Did you know children’s hands and toys can pick up household dust or exterior soil contaminated by lead? Be sure to move children’s outdoor play areas away from bare soil and the sides of your home. Wet-mop floors and wet-wipe surfaces indoors often to reduce the risk of lead exposure! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-exposures-lead#soilexternal icon - Lead exposure is dangerous during early childhood development, particularly for children who crawl! Make sure to take off your shoes when entering the house to prevent bringing lead-contaminated soil in from outside. #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/learn-about-lead#exposedexternal icon - 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 home!
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/lead/safe.html
Twitter:
- Lead poisoning is preventable! A simple blood test can detect lead. Find out more from your state or local childhood lead poisoning prevention program! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/programs/default.htm - There is NO known safe blood lead level. Act early and get your child tested! Blood lead tests are usually recommended for children at 12- and 24-months. Talk to your doctor or health care provider for more information. #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/blood-lead-levels.htm
Facebook:
- Lead poisoning is preventable! A simple blood test can detect lead. Find out more from your state or local childhood lead poisoning prevention program! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/programs/default.htm - There is NO known safe blood lead level. Act early and get your child tested! Blood lead tests are usually recommended for children at 12- and 24-months. Talk to your doctor or health care provider for more information. #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/blood-lead-levels.htm
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! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/infographic-lead-drinking-waterexternal icon - Contact your local water authority for information about testing and identifying lead in your water! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#findoutexternal 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! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/infographic-lead-drinking-waterexternal icon - Contact your local water authority for information about testing and identifying lead in your water! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#findoutexternal icon
Twitter:
- Are you planning to buy or rent a home built before 1978? Make sure you receive a copy of Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. It’s available in multiple languages! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-lead-your-home-real-estate-disclosureexternal icon - Many lead information documents are available in multiple languages. #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-safety-documents-and-outreach-materialsexternal icon
Facebook:
- Are you planning to buy or rent a home built before 1978? Make sure you receive a copy of Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. It’s available in multiple languages! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-lead-your-home-real-estate-disclosureexternal icon - Many lead information documents are available in multiple languages. #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-safety-documents-and-outreach-materialsexternal icon
Fact Sheets
- 5 Things You Can Do To Help Lower Your Child’s Lead Level pdf icon[PDF – 234 KB] and en Español pdf icon[PDF – 166 KB]
- Blood Lead Levels in Children pdf icon[PDF – 305 KB]
Videos
- SE Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit Lead Exposure Video (English)
- SE Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit Lead Exposure Video (en Español)