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Orange County recognizes Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, urges more testing and abatement
Summary
At its Oct. 8 meeting the Orange County Board of Supervisors proclaimed October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week; county health officials and supervisors urged parents to test children and described free abatement and screening programs for qualifying households.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 8 formally recognized October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, with county health officials urging families to test young children and take advantage of free abatement services.
Chairman Wagner invited the county health officer to the dais to outline local risks and responses. ‘‘Children can be exposed to lead through common household substances…
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