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Found <br />- -" - - -_ Many homes built before 1978 have lead- <br />_ <br />based paint. The federal government <br />banned lead -based paint from housing in <br />- -y dp=i= 1978. Some states stopped its use even <br />t E i L earlier. Lead can be found: <br />J <br />In homes in the city, country, or suburbs. <br />In apartments, single- family homes, and <br />both private and public housing. <br />Inside and outside of the house. <br />In soil around a home. (Soil can pick up <br />lead from exterior paint or other sources <br />such as past use of leaded gas in cars.) <br />- -- <br />To reduce your child's exposure to lead, <br />get your child checked, have your home <br />_ -- r Ov <br />tested (especially if your home has paint <br />W W _ <br />in poor condition and was built before <br />L <br />1978), and fix any hazards you may have. <br />Children's blood lead levels tend to increase <br />fy <br />rapidly from 6 to 12 months of age, and <br />Y = -� _nish <br />tend to peak at 18 to 24 months of age. <br />Consult your doctor for advice on testing <br />your children. A simple blood test can <br />detect high levels of lead. Blood tests are <br />usually recommended for: <br />Children at ages 1 and 2. <br />Children or other family members who <br />have been exposed to high levels of lead. <br />Children who should be tested under <br />your state or local health screening plan. <br />Your doctor can explain what the test results <br />mean and if more testing will be needed. <br />