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- Inspect regularly for moisture intrusion and paint damage. The source
of the lead-paint hazard, such as leaks and moisture intrusion, must
be fixed before the paint hazard can be fixed.
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- Become trained to fix lead hazards
safely or have a friend or family member get trained to help you fix
lead hazards.
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- Make sure your home does not expose children to lead.
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- Wet-dust and clean floors and window sills regularly with a solution
of water and detergent.
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- Wash hands frequently with soap, especially before eating.
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- Wash children's toys frequently, because invisible lead dust may be
present on them.
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- Teach children to keep non-food items out of their mouths.
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- Make sure the candy that your family eats is lead-free. The candies
shown on this page are high in lead. Do not eat imported candies, especially
tamarind and chili-based candies from Mexico unless you know they are
safe. Visit the California Department of Public Health Service Food and Drug Branch for an alphabetical list of candies that have been identified as containing lead.
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- Nutrients can help prevent the absorption of lead that is ingested.
Provide children a well-balanced diet, low in fat and high in iron,
calcium, zinc and vitamin C.
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- Do NOT cook, serve, or store food in opened cans, in dishes or pottery
that contain lead, including water dispensers or in leaded crystal.
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