IEL Resources
Tip Sheet
Resource List
Lead Poisoning Prevention
This list contains a variety of resources associated with lead poisoning and prevention tactics.
Web Resources
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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Source: Centers on Disease Control (CDC)
This website includes links to information for parents, prevention tips, data, state programs, and tools and training materials.
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FAQ on Lead Testing for Day Care Centers, Day Care Homes, and Group Day Care Homes
Source: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
This document offers guidance on lead testing required by childcare providers in Illinois.
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Lead
Source: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
This website provides information from several federal and state sources on lead in water, testing for lead, prevention, and lead-based paint.
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Lead Exposure – Steps to Protect Your Family
(also in Spanish)Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The most important step parents, doctors, and others can take is to prevent lead exposure before it occurs. This article presents nine steps to keep your home lead safe.
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Lead in Water
Source: Illinois Department of Public Health
This page provides information and resources regarding lead found in water.
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Lead Poisoning
Source: Illinois Poison Center
This article explains the risks of lead poisoning for young children, and offers strategies for prevention.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention
Source: City of Chicago
This article presents facts about lead in Chicago and tips for parents and guardians to help stop children from coming into contact with lead.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Source: Centers on Disease Control (CDC)
This annual event aims to raise awareness to reduce childhood exposure to lead and to encourage implementation of local activities and events. The toolkit provides materials and resources to assist communities in planning an event.