Lead can hurt your child
Even small amounts of lead in your child's system can make it hard for your child to learn, pay attention, or behave appropriately. Most children who have lead poisoning do not look or act sick. A blood test is the only way to tell if your child has lead poisoning. Talk to your child's doctor or nurse about testing your child and reducing exposure to lead.
Some common sources of lead poisoning:
- Peeling paint in older homes
- Soil and water
- Toys and jewelry
- Vinyl products
- Handmade pottery
Where to get your child tested for lead in Clark County:
Contact your medical provider or call one of the following:
SeaMar Community Health Center
7410 East Delaware
Vancouver, WA 98664
Call for office visit (360) 896-5128
Family Health Clinic / Clinica de Salud Familiar
5601 NE St Johns
Vancouver, WA 98661
Call for information (360) 773-4544
Testing soil and water for lead:
Soil testing
Certified Environmental Consulting, Inc
12806 NE 40th Circle
Vancouver WA 98682
(360) 254-9385
Water testing
AddyLab
2517 East Evergreen Boulevard
Vancouver WA 98661
(360) 750-0055
Additional information:
Washington State Department of Health
www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/lead
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov/recentrecalls.html
