It’s a national statistic that approximately 1 million children are affected by lead poisoning annually. Get The Lead Out® in Charlotte wants you to know that lead poisoning is 100% preventable when you know what to look for and what to do.
There is a good chance that any home, building, school or daycare center built before 1978 in Charlotte contains some lead paint. And just a few particles of dust from lead-based paint are enough to poison a child, with the effects possibly lasting a lifetime.
There are “danger zones” around your home where the presence of lead paint can be found or introduced. The graphic below is an interactive website tool that can show you and your children where the presence of lead paint might be found in your home. Click on the graphic to visit the actual website.
Q. How does lead get into my children's bodies?
A. It enters the body through the mouth or nose. Lead is not absorbed through the skin.
Q. How do I know if my children have been exposed?
A. Sometimes there are no symptoms. The best way is to get a blood test from your pediatrician. Many people mistake the symptoms of lead poisoning for other common illnesses like a cold or flu.
Visit this website link to view an entire section of content on how to protect our children from lead paint exposure and lead paint poisoning.
If you suspect that your home may contain lead paint, please call Pete Hubicki with Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz to arrange a lead paint inspection and test. We will uncover whether your home tests positive for the presence of lead paint!
