Lead Poisoning and Prevention

Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning Through Screening

SCDPH promotes lead testing and conducts follow-up and case management for children with elevated blood lead levels.

• Information for parents

For more information, please call us at 845-292-5910 ext. 0.

Public Health Guidelines for Lead Testing and Management

• NYSDOH - Information for Health Care Providers on Lead Poisoning Prevention and Management

• Quick Guide: Management of Children According to Blood Lead Level (BLL)

• 2019 Lead Poisoning Prevention Booklet for Providers (pdf)

Resources to Share with Patients/Parents

NYSDOH Publications:

• Does your child need a lead test? (pdf)

• What Your Child’s Blood Lead Test Means (pdf)
• NYSDOH Lead Poisoning Prevention Education Materials
• NYSDOH Publication Order Form

More Educational Materials:

• Protecting Kids From Lead Poisoning
• Pregnant and Nursing Mothers
• Good Nutrition Helps: Reduce the Effects of Lead!
• Health Dangers From Lead on The Job
• Take-Home Lead: A Hazard for Children and Adults
• Sullivan County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program PowerPoint