Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

The Butte County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) conducts outreach and education about lead poisoning and provides nurse case management in the event of a lead-poisoned child. Lead poisoning can be harmful to children affecting development and behavior. The good news is that lead poisoning is preventable. For more information about lead poisoning go to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) CLPPP.

Contact the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Public Health Nurse at (530) 552-3845 for more information.  

  1. Why is lead dangerous?
  2. How does lead enter a child's body?
  3. When should your child have a lead test?
  4. Where can lead be found?
  5. How to protect your child from lead?
  6. How can a healthy diet help your child from lead?
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