When should children at risk of lead poisoning be tested?
• Children should be tested for lead at least at ages 1 AND 2. • Children may need to be tested every year until age 6. • Children with special needs can still be at risk of lead poisoning beyond age 6; especially those who put things into their mouths or have pica (eat non-foods items). • Discuss with your child’s healthcare provider how often your child should be tested.
