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About the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

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Florida's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program conducts surveillance of blood lead testing and poisonings in the state, promotes blood lead screening for high-risk populations, and provides information to health care providers, individuals, and businesses on lead poisoning prevention. 

The program activities include:

  • Surveillance and epidemiology
  • Lead Poisoning investigation
  • Primary prevention
  • Coordination of care

Information for:

The program is authorized under the following state and federal rules and / or statues.

Contact Information

If you have a question about services related to lead poisoning in your community, contact your County Health Department.

For questions about the state program contact the Florida Lead Poisoning Prevention Program