Resources and Links

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ACLPPP Health Care Provider newsletters
- 2011 Newsletter (PDF - 594kB)*
- 2010 Newsletter (PDF - 875kB)*
- 2009 Newsletter (PDF - 443kB)*
Availability of Draft NTP Monograph on the Health Effects of Low-Level Lead
Journal Articles (PDF - 341kB)*
Free CME units for online self study modules are available at:
- CME California: UC Davis Pediatrics - "What You Always Wanted to Know About Childhood Lead Poisoning but Were Afraid to Ask"
- Pediatric Environmental Health Tool Kit, designed by UCSF Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units in collaboration with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and Physicians for Social Responsibility. CE credits given by the CDC
- Communities Actively Researching Exposure Study (CARES): Pediatric Environmental Health
- California Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
Other Useful Links for Medical Providers
- CDC Lead Poisoning Prevention
- California Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch Provider
- UCSF Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit
- Physicians for Social Responsibility
- Lead Free Kids website professionals page sponsored by EPA, HUD and the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning.
- Sources of lead
- Recalls of consumer products: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- All recalls
- Toy Testing results
- Lead in Mexican Candy - FAQ for Health Care Providers
- Center for Environmental Health
Patient Education Materials
- Blood Lead Levels - What do They Mean?
  English (PDF - 210kB)*
- The following materials are available in multiple languages at the California Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch website
  - Learn About Lead Poisoning (PDF)*
  - Simple Steps to Protect Your Child From Lead (PDF)*
  - Lead in House Paint and Dirt Can Hurt Your Child! (PDF)*
  - Pregnancy and Lead (PDF - 411kB)
  - Folk/Home Remedies: Has Your Child Been Treated For Stomach Ache? (PDF)*
  - Do You Cook With Traditional Pottery? It May Contain Lead! (PDF)*
  - Lead in Traditional Ceramic Dishware (PDF)*
  - Protect Your Child from Lead in Dirt (PDF)*
  - Well Fed = Less Lead (PDF)*
  - Getting Your Child Tested for Lead (PDF)*
  - Don't Take Lead Home From Your Job! (PDF)*
- Surma, Kohl, Kajal, Sindoor (PDF - 355kB)*
- More educational materials
- Educational materials in Spanish

To obtain information on any of these services or educational materials, please call: (510) 567-8280

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