Lead Poisoning Prevention
The Office of Lead Poisoning Prevention provides the following four core services:
- Promote the testing of all children at 12-months-of-age, and repeat testing of those at high-risk until six years of age;
- Case management and inspection, for lead hazards, in homes of children with increased blood-lead levels;
- Health education programs and materials on the causes and affects of lead poisoning among young children, and how to identify and reduce lead hazards;
- Analysis of all results of children tested for lead poisoning to determine which children are at increased risk, and to target prevention programs.
In addition, staff within the Dover Office of Lead Poisoning Prevention implement long-range prevention programs, submit grant applications, and regulate and certify contractors providing services to reduce lead hazards.
For an appointment or information, please contact the clinic or service center nearest you.
