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Lead-Safe Roanoke
Tips to Keep Homes and Children Lead-Safe:
- Test every child ages 12 months and 24 months for lead poisoning and any child under age 6 who has not yet been tested.
- Feed your child a low fat diet rich in iron, calcium and vitamin C including fruit, green vegetables, lean meats and milk.
- Use only cold tap water when preparing food and formula. Let water run if it has not been used for several hours.
- Wash children’s hands, toys, pacifiers and bottles often.
- Do not let children play in bare dirt—cover soil with grass, mulch or bushes.
- Wipe shoes or take shoes off before entering the house. Work clothes should be washed separately for those employed in auto mechanics or construction.
- Clean weekly—mop floors and wipe window sills with water to help control the dust.
- Call (540) 853-2344 before remodeling for lead-safe remodeling information. If possible, children should stay elsewhere during renovations.
- Tell others about the hazards of lead poisoning!
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