| Blood Lead Toxicity Prevention Program |
| The goal of the Blood Lead Program is to provide preventive lead toxicity information to caregivers and the general public to prevent and control lead toxicity in children. To identify lead hazards and / or sources when children have lead exposure. Provide environmental investigations for children with levels 10-19 ug/dl per parents request. Provide environmental investigation for persistent or confirmed cases and require residential abatement of those hazards. |
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Some of the services we provide are:
- Routine blood screening of all children in Wayne County at 12 and 24 months of age.
- Routine blood screening for children less than 6 who have never been screened before.
- Assist with identifying lead sources and counseling caregivers with suggestions to ultimately eliminate the lead hazard.
- Annual inspection of daycare facilities for lead hazards.
- Inspection of suspected dwellings or schools for lead hazards.
- Sample collection of paint, dust, soil and water for lead content analysis in areas frequented by children with lead exposure.
- Enforcement by Environmental Health Specialist of residential abatement standards to remove potential sources for lead poisoning
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| Any child living in Wayne County is eligible for the service. No fees are charge for the lead screening test or for the evaluation. The abatement costs are the responsibility of the landlord. |
| Routine Blood Lead screening test are given on Mondays - 1 - 3 p.m. or on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from 8 - 10 a.m. |
| If you need additional information please contact Kristy Spencer, RN at (919) 731-1206 or by e-mail at kristy.spencer@ncmail.net . |
