Henrico Times

Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation recently issued the following announcement.

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

October 24-30, 2021

Each year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and tribal, state and local governments to raise awareness of lead poisoning prevention and reduce childhood exposure to lead.

This year, NLPPW highlights the many ways parents and caregivers can reduce children's exposure to lead and prevent the serious health effects of lead. EPA, along with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), works to raise awareness, provide resources, and encourage preventive actions to decrease childhood lead exposure during the week and beyond.

EPA, HUD and CDC work together each year to develop outreach materials to be used by our partners, stakeholders and the general public as they plan, promote and host events and activities during NLPPW. For NLPPW 2021, various materials have been developed around three key messages:

1. Get the Facts: Find out about lead exposure and the hazards of lead.
2. Get Your Home Tested: Find out how to minimize risks of lead exposure by hiring a certified professional to test older homes for lead.
3. Get Your Child Tested: A simple blood test can detect lead. Consult your health care provider for advice on testing your children.

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