Keeping children safe from lead poisoning is critical

While lead can cause problems for people of every age, protecting children under age 5 from lead poisoning is especially important because their brains and bodies are growing so quickly. The SC Department of Health and Environmental Controls (DHEC) provides information on how to limit lead exposure.

Contact

Phone 1-866-466-5323
Website (Opens In New Tab) Lead Paint Information & Testing Website
South Carolina Early Advisory Council

First Five SC is a collaborative effort of SC public services and supported by the Early Childhood Advisory Council.

"The project described was supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP0080-02-01 from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services."

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