In school, your child has been learning about lead poisoning.
Lead poisoning is a serious but preventable health problem.
Lead can cause permanent damage to young children. It can harm the brain and other parts of the nervous system and can cause long-term behavior and learning problems. Millions of houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead. Dust and flakes from this paint are the major sources of lead poisoning in children. Symptoms of Lead Poisoning in Elementary School Children Children with lead poisoning may not look or act sick.