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Childhood Lead Poisoning
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ParentsWhat you can do to keep your child safe from lead. |
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Healthcare ProvidersNew! As of October 1, 2022, providers should confirm all capillary blood lead levels 3.5 ug/dL or higher with venous samples. Get the new testing guidelines. |
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Landlords, Property Managers and RentersHow to renovate, repair and paint safely.Find out how to maintain your property to prevent lead poisoning. Know your rights as a renter. |
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HomeownersIs your home putting your family at risk for lead poisoning?Learn how to renovate, repair, paint and do other home projects safely. |
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PartnersStay up-to-date with events. Download resources. |
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Jobs and HobbiesWhich jobs and hobbies can put you or your family at risk? |
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ResourcesDownload materials and find links to other agencies.
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Free Lead Dust Test for Families Order Form
Do you live in a home that was built before 1950?
And, do you have young children or are you expecting a new baby?
If you answered yes to both questions, order this free, do-it-yourself test to find out if your home has dust from lead paint.
Information for Providers on the LeadCareII Recall
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On 8/30/21, the manufacturer of the LeadCare II device expanded its recall of test kits and began notifying providers to stop use of ALL test kits. Maine CDC notified all providers approved to conduct in-office testing and issued
updated guidance on re-testing patients to reflect the expanded recall.
(posted 9/2/2021)
Webinar Presentation on Universal Blood Lead Testing
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Providers, find answers to frequently asked questions about the new blood lead testing requirements. Watch a recorded webinar on Maine's Universal Blood Lead Testing Mandate. (YouTube)
(posted 11/04/2019)
New Blood Lead Testing Requirements
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Effective June 27, 2019, Maine law requires blood lead tests for all children at 1 and 2 years of age. Download the new testing guidelines. or read an update on the changes.
(posted 10/21/2019)
2018 Legislative Report
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Read the latest report to the Maine Legislature on childhood lead poisoning prevention activities in Maine. Learn about blood lead testing and lead poisoning rates in Maine, progress toward making housing lead-safe, and primary prevention efforts.
(posted 2/5/2019)
