Child’s blood lead level: |
It means that: |
What you can do: |
If your child’s blood lead level is below 10 mcg/dL
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- Your child’s blood lead level is not high at this time
- Your child will need another lead test in a year
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- Have your child tested every year
- Keep your child away from lead in your home
- Give your child healthy foods
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If your child’s blood lead level is between 10 and 14 mcg/dL
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- Your child’s blood lead level is high
- Your child will need another blood test in a few months
- You will receive information in the mail on how to prevent lead poisoning
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- Ask your doctor when your child should have his or her next blood test
- Protect your child from lead in your home
- Give your child healthy foods. Children under 5 years old with high blood lead levels may be able to receive free healthy foods through the WIC program. Call the Health Information Line to find out more
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If your child’s VENOUS blood lead level is between 15 and 19 mcg/dL for the first time
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- Your child’s blood lead level is very high
- Your child will need another blood test in three months
- You may have many questions. A Lead educator will offer to come to your home to answer your questions and help you make your home safe for your child.
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- Accept a home visit from a lead educator to learn how to protect your child from lead in your home.
- Give your child healthy foods. Children under 5 years old with high blood lead levels may be able to receive free healthy foods through the WIC program. Call the Health Information Line to find out more
- Ask your doctor about the help available to your child
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If your child’s VENOUS blood lead level is 15 mcg/dL or higher twice, 90 days part but within a year or your child’s venous blood lead level is 20 mcg/dL or higher
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- Your child is dangerously lead poisoned
- Your child may need treatment to bring down the level of lead in his or her blood, which will begin with a full check up from your doctor or from a lead clinic. You and your doctor will then decide which treatment is best for your child. It may include medicine or iron and vitamin supplements to reduce the level of lead in your child’s blood. If your child’s lead level goes over 45 mcg/dL, he or she may have to go to the hospital for more tests and treatment.
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- A lead educator and lead inspector will offer to come to your home. Accept these home visits.
- Protect your child from lead in your home.
- Give your child healthy foods. Children under 5 years old with high blood lead levels may be able to receive free healthy foods through the WIC program. Call the Health Information Line to find out more.
- Lead poisoned children may have delayed development. The Early Intervention Program may be able to help you and your child. Call the Department of Human Services (DHS) at 401-462-5300 to find out more.
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