Can you get lead poisoning from vinyl
miniblinds? |
| Children under six years of
age can get lead poisoning from vinyl miniblinds, children six and over the risk is
minimal. |
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| Should
I replace my vinyl miniblinds? |
| If you have a child six
years or under you should replace your miniblinds with new ones. If your child is over six
years you do not need to replace them. The new m iniblinds should not have lead them and
may be marked on the box. If you are uncertain ask a sales person for help. |
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How do I know if my child has lead poisoning? |
| The only sure way to know is
to have a blood test performed. The test is a simple finger stick, but should be performed
by your physician. |
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| How
can I protect myself and family from getting lead poisoning? |
| Studies show proper diet and
nutrition helps to prevent lead poisoning. A diet high in Iron, calcium, and vitam in C. A
full stomach makes it harder for the lead to be absorbed into the stomach. Remember to
always wash your child's hands before eating and playing outside with dirt. If the adult
works in an industry that deals with lead it is important to change clothes before leaving
work or coming home. |
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| If
my home was built before 1978, am I at risk for lead poisoning? |
| The older your home is the
more likely it is to contain lead based paint. Your should contact a qualffied inspector
or obtain a home detector kit (inexpensive) to determine if your home contains lead based
paint. |
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If I am a home owner and I want to abate (remove
paint) who should I call for information? |
| Pollution Control and
Ecology will be helpful in providing information concerning abatement. |
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What is lead poisoning? |
| It is a disease caused by
swallowing or inhaling lead. |
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Who gets lead poisoning? |
| Anyone who inhales or
swallows paint. |
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Is lead poisoning preventable? |
| Yes. |
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How does high levels of lead affect children? |
| Possible coma, convulsions
earning disabilities, and even death. |
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What are the signs of lead poisoning? |
| Stomachache and cramps,
irritability, fatigue, frequent vomiting, amistipation, headache, sleep disorders, and a
poor appetite. |
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Where is lead paint found? |
| Lead paint is usually found
in homes built before 1978. Lead paint is found in exterior and interior surfaces such as,
window and window sills, doors and frames, walls and floors, stairs, porches, fences, in
dirt around the outside of windowsills, some toys, some hand painted dishes, battery
casings, some folk medicine, & some imported pottery and porcelain. |
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Can you get lead poisoning from water? |
| If you have plumbing
fittings made out of brass or bronze, and if you have lead solder used to connect
plumbing. |
