Our lead scare, and how you can prevent lead poisoning in your child

04/19/23 • 14 min

Dr. Amy shares the scary experience of lead exposure in her own son, and talks about how an urban family can make sure to protect themselves against lead poisoning in children.

In this episode you will hear:

Is there an acceptable lead level?
How do you know if a child has been exposed to lead?
Most common symptom of lead exposure
What if you live in an old house that has already been "de-leaded?"

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.

Dr. Amy shares the scary experience of lead exposure in her own son, and talks about how an urban family can make sure to protect themselves against lead poisoning in children.

In this episode you will hear:

Is there an acceptable lead level?
How do you know if a child has been exposed to lead?
Most common symptom of lead exposure
What if you live in an old house that has already been "de-leaded?"

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.

Previous Episode

3 things to know about treating a child's fever

Dr. Amy discusses 3 things for parents to keep in mind when treating a child's fever, including the most common reason kids end up in the emergency room unnecessarily!

KidDose - the app that lets you always know your child's correct medication dose.
iPhone download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kiddose/id6446280175
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In this episode you will hear:

Is there a temperature at which you should always worry about the fever?
Why do we treat fever?
How do we know when we need to treat a fever?
How to accurately dose medication for fever

*Please note any information from this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not to be taken as medical advice. Podcast information and KidDose guidelines should NEVER replace your physician's advice. Please check with your physician before giving ANY medications to a child.

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.

Next Episode

Lyme disease in kids: What to know to stay safe this summer

With warmer weather, it's time to talk about tic awareness and lyme disease prevention. Dr. Amy shares her own experience, and talks through the steps to stay safe this summer.

In this episode you will hear:

What is lyme disease?
What to do if you find a tic on your child
When do we give prophylactic treatment with antibiotics?
What symptoms to look for if your child had a tic bite

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.