Lead Poisoning Overview
California Screening Regulations
Health Care Provider Education
Public Health Services Available for Lead-Exposed Children
Reporting Blood Lead Test Results
Information about Lead in Tableware
NEW Learn about CDCās updated blood lead reference value, CDPHās response, and recommendations for California health care providers.
NEW Magellan LeadCareĀ® Recall Information
To order free printed copies of the publications for providers below, please contact your local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. If your county does not have a local program, contact the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch directly at CLPPB_Provider_Materials@cdph.ca.gov.
Standard of Care and Potential Sources of Lead (PDF)
Regulations for CA providers caring for children 6 months to 6 years of age, potential sources of lead, and guidance for families ā
California Management Guidelines on Childhood Lead Poisoning for Health Care Providers (PDF)
Blood Lead Test and Anticipatory Guidance (PDF)
Health Assessment Guidelines from the Department of Health Care Services, āChild Health and Disability Prevention Program , including recommendations on medical management
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Information about sample collection, avoiding lead contamination, and specimen labeling
Spanish (PDF)
Lead education materials for patients in multiple languages can be downloaded and viewed on our lead education materials web page.
To order free printed lead education materials for distribution to your patients, please contact your local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. If your county does not have a local program, contact the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch directly at PDSS@cdph.ca.gov.