Wisconsin Improves Child Lead Testing Rates, Urges Continued Testing and At-Home Prevention
Wisconsin Improves Child Lead Testing Rates, Urges Continued Testing and At-Home Prevention The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced a 26% increase in the number of children under age 6 who have been screened for lead exposure statewide, allowing state and local health departments to catch more cases of lead poisoning sooner. This October 19-25, DHS is marking National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by reminding parents and caregivers that testing children for lead exposure and knowing how to avoid common sources of lead exposure prevent serious health impacts to…
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October 14, 2025
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