Enter the Lead Busters. Community members who identify lead in old paint and work to eliminate the risk. Lead Buster, Ramsey Razik says, When there s lead paint on moveable surfaces say your doors or windows you want to make sure there s no peeling or cracking and cover it with a new coat of paint when that occurs. Wet mop and wet dust regularly. Don t allow kids to play in the dirt around your home and paint over old chipped paint.
Lead poisoning is especially dangerous in children ages six months to six years old.
A simple blood test can reveal whether a child has excess amounts of lead. This was seen on the News. To be safe always read the list of ingredients before taking any medications.