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Lead Away!

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Lead is a kind of metal that can be found in some common items. If lead gets into the body, it can make people sick, especially young children whose bodies are growing. When lead gets into the body, it is called lead poisoning. Learning about lead can help your whole family stay healthy. Lead might not be something you can easily see, but everyone in your family can work together to keep the lead away.

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- Respect & Understanding
- Literacy & Numeracy
- Emotional Well Being

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#1 Keep It Clean Lead can be found in dirt and dust. Leave shoes at the door to make sure dust and dirt stay outside. Wet-dust and wet-mop regularly. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
#2 Wash Your Hands Make sure your whole family washes their hands before eating. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
#3 Avoid Peeling Paint Keep your child away from dust and peeling paint. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
#4 Check Toys Check your child's toys for dust and peeling paint. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
#5 Get Tested Check with your doctor about the best time to test your child. Usually children are tested at ages 1 and 2. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook

About This Project

Sesame Street Lead Away was created to help parents and children learn that having children's blood tested for lead is crucial, as it is the only way to detect lead poisoning. And, through simple actions, families can avoid exposure to lead and can easily incorporate prevention strategies into everyday routines.