National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW): Social Media Materials

Be a hero in your community and keep kids safe from lead. 👶 Join @CDCgov, @EPA, and @HUDgov this National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25–31, 2026, to protect children and families. 🦸‍♂️ epa.gov/lead/nlppw

Be the hero at home and shield children's futures from lead. Learn more about keeping a healthy home during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25–31, 2026! 🏠 hud.gov/contactus/healthy-homes

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Lead is a hidden supervillain in homes—silent and dangerous. It can hide in paint, dust, soil, and even water. Learn where it lurks and protect your family like a superhero. 🏠 epa.gov/lead/actions

Healthy homes mean healthy families. 🏠 Get the facts from the National Lead Information Center about lead, lead hazards, and preventing lead exposure. 📞 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) (TTY 711). epa.gov/lead/forms/lead-hotline

Sellers, landlords, real estate agents, and property managers must disclose known lead-based paint or hazards before signing a lease or sales contract on a pre-1978 home. 🏠 Get the facts on real estate disclosures. 🔍

Home test kits are not recommended to detect lead in paint, dust, or soil—instead, hire a certified lead professional to find hazards. 👷 Keep kids safe from lead and be a hero for healthy homes. cdxapps.epa.gov/leadpro

Lead doesn't always show itself—but it can still harm your child. 🦹‍♂️ No safe level of lead in children has been identified. A simple blood test is a superhero's first line of defense. 🩸 cdc.gov/lead-prevention/testing

A blood lead test is the best way to find out if a child has lead poisoning. 🩸 Contact your child's healthcare provider today to stay ahead of this hidden supervillain. 🦹‍♂️ Knowledge is power for superheroes like you! 🦸‍♀️ cdc.gov/lead-prevention/about

Calling all superheroes—parents and caregivers! If your child is ages 1–5 years and lives in a home built before 1978, don't let lead be the hidden supervillain. 🏠 Talk to your child's healthcare provider about a blood lead test. 🩸 cdc.gov/lead-prevention/know-the-facts

Was your home built before 1978? 🏠 Lead-based paint could be hiding inside. Be the hero—get your home tested and stop the villain before it harms your family. 🔍 epa.gov/lead/reduce-risk

To test your home for lead, have a risk assessment or lead inspection done. 🔍 For a list of certified lead inspectors and risk assessors in your area, visit cdxapps.epa.gov/leadpro.

Planning a renovation, repair, or painting project? 🔨 If your home was built before 1978, lead-based paint may be present. Get your home tested today by an EPA- or state-certified professional. cdxapps.epa.gov/leadpro

About half of the homes in the United States built before 1978 have lead-based paint. 🏠 Stop the silent supervillain and get your home tested! epa.gov/lead/reduce-risk

Lead poisoning is preventable! 💪 Learn simple actions you can take to protect your loved ones against potential lead exposure. ❤️ epa.gov/lead/actions

Attention superheroes! If you work around lead, leave lead at work and don't bring the supervillain home. 👷 Wash hands, change out of work clothes & shoes before going home. cdc.gov/niosh

Worried about lead in your child's toys? 🪀 Check out the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website to see recent recalls. Search "lead" to get started. 🔎 cpsc.gov/Recalls