Transportation can be arranged if needed. Lead Screening Free lead screening for children 10 months to 6 years of age is offered at Public Health Clinics by appointment, 242-6520,and at certain WIC clinics for WIC participants. Most homes and apartments built before 1980 have lead-based paint or varnish. Children under six years old can easily be poisoned by dust or chips from lead paint. Lead poisoning can be a serious problem for these children.
Most children have no symptoms.
A fingerstick blood test is the only sure way to detect lead poisoning. Please click on lead poisoning for more information.