Family & Consumer Science

Cornell Cooperative Extension is partnering with Rensselaer County Department of Health on the Primary Lead Prevention Education Program.

PROGRAM GOALS:

• Identify and inspect residential units built pre-1978 within the 12180 and 12182 zipcodes.
• Develop community partnerships and community based support through education.
• Provide resources that will assist homeowners in performing remedial activities.

FREE supplies with in-home lead inspections!

For more information call 272-4210

LEAD PREVENTION TIPS:

Cleanliness is not only happiness, but healthiness. Children are most often poisoned through normal hand to mouth activities, so one of the best ways of avoiding lead poisoning is to clean hands and toys often. You can use a clean washcloth or baby wipes to wipe off your infants hands and toys as well as anything else they may want to put into their mouths.

For more tips http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/