Q: What should I do if I am concerned about my family's exposure to lead?

A blood test is the only way to find out whether you or a family member already has lead poisoning. Call your doctor or local health department to arrange for a blood test. You can protect your...

A blood test is the only way to find out whether you or a family member already has lead poisoning. Call your doctor or local health department to arrange for a blood test. You can protect your family every day by:

• Regularly cleaning floors, window sills, and other surfaces.
• Washing children
• Making sure children eat a healthy, nutritious diet consistent with the USDA
• Wiping off shoes before entering the house.
• Using an EPA-certified firm for renovations, or if you are doing the renovation yourself, using lead-safe work practices (see https://www.epa.gov/lead for more information).