Lead Poisoning Prevention

Public Health

Public Health Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
except holidays

 

Immunization Clinic Hours
Wed & Thu 1 pm-4 pm
1st Thu of month 1 pm-6 pm

 

Public Health Contact
(319) 385-6724
(319) 385-6577 (Fax)

 

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Lead poisoning prevention is an important Public Health Service.  Lead poisoning is a silent disease:

  • You may not know if your home has lead paint—homes built before 1960 frequently have lead based paint.
  • Your child can have lead poisoning and not seem sick.
  • Children with lead poisoning may have learning disabilities and behavior problems.
  • Serious cases can lead to death.

A blood sample from your child’s finger is all that is needed to obtain a lead level for your child.  All Iowa children must have proof of a blood lead test before starting kindergarten or as soon after that as the parents are notified that the child needs a test.   Testing is done during WIC Clinics and by appointment at the Public Health Office at 319.385.6724.