Lead Poison eLearning Applications
Leadpoison.org is Virginia’s online resource for healthcare professionals in providing free continuing medical education and vital, timely information in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of lead poisoning.
We are available to provide lead education for health care professionals in your area. For more information contact Kristin Wenger: 434-982-4386 or klw2s@virginia.edu.
(CME Credit is now available!)
Go directly to the list of available courses now.Quick Lead Poison Resources
- Guidelines for Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening in Virginia
- Basic Lead Poison Information Sheet
- Areas in Virginia with an elevated risk of childhood lead poisoning:
1. Sorted by zipcode
2. Sorted by locality - Lead Poisoning Prevention & Treatment Updates Newsletter
- Lead-Safe Virginia Program Materials Request Form
- CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
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Did you know the following facts about lead?
FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born.
FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies.
FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead.
FACT: Removing lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to your family.
