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

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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