The materials below provide important education and guidance about lead exposure, blood lead testing, and lead poisoning prevention.
They may be downloaded and distributed electronically or printed and distributed physically.
For Parents
Flyers
- Lead 101 for Parents and Caregivers
- Lead Risk Checklist
- Common Sources of Lead Exposure
- Why Should My Child Get a Blood Lead Test? - Rev May 2025
- Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
- Tips for Preventing Lead Exposure in the Home
- Lead Poisoning Prevention FAQs
- Understanding Your Child's Blood Lead Level
- Cleaning Up Lead Dust in Your Home_Full Version
- Cleaning Up Lead Dust in Your Home_Simplified
- Possible Sources of Lead - Full List
- Firing Range & Firearms Lead Exposure Fact Sheet
- Occupational Lead Exposure (English & Spanish) - NEW May 2025
- Lead & Mental Health
Brochures
- Nutrition & Lead Brochure
- A Parent's Guide to Lead Brochure
- Before Your Baby Can Walk Brochure
Videos
- VDH Lead Safe Animated Video Campaign
- CDC | Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention: Heads Up for High Schoolers
- CDC | Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention: Information for the Community
- CDC | The Importance of Childhood Blood Lead Testing
For Pregnant People
- Are You Pregnant? CDC Flyer
- Lead Poisoning Prevention During Pregnancy Infographic
- Lead Poisoning Prevention During Pregnancy Flyer
For Health Care Providers
Guidance Documents
- Virginia Blood Lead Testing and Case Management Guidelines
- Medical Case Management of Childhood Blood Lead Levels
Videos
Education
Parent Packet (for use by health care providers)
The educational resources below cover the basic lead poisoning prevention information a parent or caregiver needs to help keep their child lead safe. These materials can be distributed at any time, but especially right before or after a child receives a blood lead test.
Lead in Cultural Products
- Lead in Aluminum Cookware
- Lead in Ceramics and Pottery
- Lead in Spices
- Lead in Cosmetics and Religious Powders
- Lead in Home Remedies and Medicines
For Afghan New Arrivals
For School Nurses & Child Care Providers
School Nurses
- How Can School Nurses Help Prevention Childhood Lead Poisoning?
- Tips for Preventing Lead Exposure at Home - Single-sided flyer
- Tips for Preventing Lead Exposure at Home - Double-sided flyer
Child Care Providers
Additional Resources
The CDC and EPA also provide many additional educational resources on lead poisoning prevention.
- CDC educational materials
- EPA educational materials
- EPA Heavy Metals in Cultural Products (some resources available in multiple non-English languages)
Last Updated: May 20, 2025