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News, updates, and alerts about CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

2023

Lead and Chromium Poisoning Outbreak Linked to Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified products contaminated with lead.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Review material from 2023 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW).
The Importance of Childhood Blood Lead Testing – Why it is important to protect young children from lead exposure and the importance of blood lead testing.
Training: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Training on the hazards of lead as well as information on lead program implementation.
NOFO Announcement: Supporting Communities to Reduce Lead Poisoning
Review the funding opportunity to support communities to reduce lead poisoning.
CDC Call for Papers for a Potential Pediatrics Supplement
HRSA-CDC Letter on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Blood Lead Testing

2022

Ubiquitous Lead – Epidemiology, Prevention-Mitigation Programs and Emerging Sources of Exposure – Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance Branch (proposed) and American Journal of Public Health publish supplemental journal issue.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Review material from 2023 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW).
Know the Facts
This fact sheet provides information that can help you protect your child from lead exposure.
All Children Can Be Exposed to Lead
Real-world examples of situations where children have been exposed to lead.
Blood Lead Levels in Children

2021

CDC Updates Blood Lead Reference Value
Review CDC's updated guidance on blood lead reference value.
Upcoming Events
This page lists upcoming EH Nexus events.
Expansion of Recall of LeadCare® Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results
Potential Shortage of Test Kits Following Recall
Childhood Lead Exposure in the United States: CDC’s Role in Prevention, Education, and Surveillance
Recall of LeadCare® Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results
Sustainability of Funding Toolkit for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs
Are You Pregnant?
Lead can pass from a mother to her unborn baby.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) 30th Anniversary
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National Center for Environmental Health