Did you know that all children should get a blood lead test around age 12 months and 24 months? Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health. Here are 3 benefits of testing children for lead:
1. Prevent irreversible health effects from lead exposure.
2. Families can receive resources to remove lead sources from their home.
3. Improved health and wellbeing.
Learn more about blood lead tests at
health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/lead/families.html #LeadFreeKids #HEHK