IPAL: Iowa Parents Against Lead Poisoning

What You Can Do To Protect Your Family

At least once a year, take your children under 6 years old to be tested for lead.
Keep children away from peeling paint. If your home was built before 1960, and you have peeling paint.
Wash children's hands before they eat, after they play outdoors and before they go to sleep. Wash your hands before preparing food.
Wet mop floor, and wipe furniture, windows sills and other dusty surfaces.
Don't let children play under bridges, near highways and heavily traveled roads.
Serve meals that are high in iron and calcium to help prevent lead from being absorbed into your children's bodies.
Run cold water at least a minute before using.
Eat a nutritious diet that includes calcium and iron.
If a parent works with lead, never wear contaminated clothing into the house or wash them with the family laundry.