Childhood Lead Poisoning Risk Factor Questionnaire
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If your child is aged between 9 and 48 months, does he or she: |
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| If your answers to all questions are no, it means your child
is probably not at high risk, but DOES NOT GUARANTEE that your child doesn't have an
elevated lead level. If you have any concerns, discuss them with your doctor. For more information on lead contact the Lead Advisory Service Australia (see below). If renovation is planned, please advise your doctor and obtain a copy of the booklet "Lead Safe - A renovator's guide to the dangers of lead" from the EPA pollution line on 131 555. The absence of symptoms does not take away the need for a blood lead test, as most lead-poisoned children have no outward symptoms until high levels are reached. Painless blood lead testing is possible through the use of anaesthetic patches (EMLA Patches) available without prescription from chemists. If your child has a risk factor for lead poisoning then the pathology test is eligible for Medicare benefits. Parents
and doctors can contact the Global Lead Advice & Support Service (GLASS) Free call: 1800 626 086 Phone +61 2 9716 0014, Fax: +61 2 9716 9005 |
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The LEAD Group Inc. Fact Sheet Index |
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1. About the Global Lead Advice and Support Service (GLASS) |
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Last
Updated 18 February 2010
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