No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. “Lead Poisoning” is defined as a confirmed level of lead in human blood of five micrograms per deciliter (5 µg/dl) or greater.

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Lead exposure can affect nearly every system in the body.  Because lead exposure often occurs with no obvious symptoms, it frequently goes unrecognized.

State Law Mandates

State law mandates blood lead screening for all “high risk” children 72 months (6 years) of age and below. A “High risk” child is defined as a child that:

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• Lives in or regularly visits a house built before 1950. (This includes a day care center, preschool, or home of a baby sitter or relative.)

• Lives in or visits a house that has peeling, chipping, dusting or chalking paint.

• Lives in or visits a house built before 1978 with recent, ongoing, or planned renovation/remodeling.

• Has a sibling or playmate who has or did have lead poisoning.

• Frequently comes in contact with an adult who has a hobby or works with lead. Examples are construction, welding, pottery, painting, and casting ammunition.

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Note* Every child on Medicaid is also mandated by the State to be tested for lead.

Resources

Ohio Administrative Code - Screening Laws

Ohio Department of Health Lead Information

Keep Your Child Safe Pamphlet

Lead Testing Requirements and Recommendations 

Department Info

71 South Washington Street

Suite 1102

Tiffin, OH 44883

(419) 447-3691 ext. 6333

Contact

Nursing Division

Seneca County General Health District

Suite 1102

Tiffin, OH 44883

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Services Provided

• Lead testing.

• Lead awareness education.

• Follow-up and case management for elevated lead levels