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This lead poisoning prevention week, take action by getting educated. There's more to know about lead.

Lead is a toxic metal that has been used in many products over time - including in spices, makeup, and even home remedies.
Children less than six years old are at a higher risk of lead exposure. Their bodies are rapidly developing and more susceptible to taking in lead if exposed, even in small amounts.
No amount of lead in the body is safe.

Take action by getting educated. There's more to know about lead.

Enter our giveaway

Click here to enter to win October's Healthy Homes Starter Kit from Alameda County's Healthy Homes Department valued at $200 - a kit that includes a HEPA-filter vacuum & more for you to keep your family safe! HEPA-filter vacuum cleaners have been shown to help protect against exposure to lead. For more giveaways and information, join our monthly newsletter.

Lead awareness events

Expert Q&A Panel
October 22 at 11:00 pm
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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Press Conference
October 23 at 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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U.S. EPA: Información sobre el plomo
October 24 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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U.S. EPA: Understanding Lead
October 25 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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Healthy Homes Lead Poisoning Prevention Webinar
October 25 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Live Twitter Chat
October 26 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Request a presentation or a training session

Are you looking for a presentation to be made to your organization on the dangers of lead, a presentation on the grants available to help address these dangers, or training on the ways that you can be safe during your renovations? If so, please complete this brief survey to let us know about your interest and someone from our team will be in contact with you.

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Partner Resources

California Department of Public Health

HUD

CDC

National Center for Healthy Housing