Visit your doctor to have your child tested for lead.
If you are pregnant or have a child under the age of 6, talk to your doctor about lead testing. The City of Milwaukee Health Department recommends all children be tested for lead exposure three times before age 3.
Click here to learn more about lead testing recommendations.
Lead Testing Recommendations
Find out if your home has lead paint.
If you live in a home built before 1978, it most likely contains lead paint. To find out the year your home was built, click here.
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Lead-based paint hazards can be present in older homes.
To learn more about the sources of lead and ways to protect your family click here.
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Did you know a healthier diet can help get lead out of the body?
Eating foods high in calcium, iron, and vitamin C may help reduce your child's blood lead level (BLL). Find more resources on lead and nutrition below: