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Lead Poisoning

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The Somerset County Department of Health provides nursing and environmental case management for children who are identified as having elevated blood lead levels. Our nurses provide medical and developmental follow up, and nutritional recommendations. Our lead inspectors/risk assessors will identify lead hazards and oversee the abatement process to ensure that further exposure does not occur.

Protecting children from exposure to lead is important to lifelong good health. No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect IQ, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement.

Check out the New Jersey Department of Health’s annual Childhood Lead Exposure in New Jersey reports for up-to-date lead exposure data and trends. 

Reduce Your Child's Exposure to Lead

Follow these simple steps to protect your child from lead poisoning:

  • Wash hands often with soap and water
  • Clean dust from floors and windowsills
  • Eat healthy foods with iron, calcium, and vitamin C
  • Talk with your child's doctor about lead testing
Protect Your Child by Testing for Lead Early
  • Lead poisoning often has no symptoms, but it can affect learning and development
  • Children should be tested at ages 1 and 2, or by age 6 if never tested
  • Talk with your child's doctor about testing today!
More information!
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
New Jersey Department of Health
Environmental Protection Agency