Lead exposure can be harmful to a child’s health, leading to brain damage, slowed growth and development, learning/behavior problems, and hearing and speech problems. Lead exposure is preventable by encouraging families to take primary prevention efforts, such as removing lead hazards in paint, drinking water, toys, jewelry, and soil.
Secondary prevention includes simple blood lead tests, follow-up care as necessary, and referrals.
South Dakota Materials
Child Medical Management Quick Guide For Lead Testing & Treatment
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Clinic Posters (11x17)
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Handout
- South Dakota Screening, Testing, and Follow-up Guidelines
- Child Medical Management Quick Guide For Lead Testing & Treatment
- Lead Poisoning Risk Assessment
- High-Risk Areas for Lead Poisoning
- Order Lead Poisoning Prevention Publications
- SD Poison
- Reporting Diseases in South Dakota
National Materials & Resources
- CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
- Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU)
- Resources for Healthcare Providers about Children's Environmental Health (EPA)