Lead

The Florida Department of Health'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

Additional Information

• The Florida Lead Poisoning Prevention Screening & Education Act, section 381.985 F.S.
• Chapter 64D-3, Florida Administrative Code
• Parents and Caregivers
• Healthcare Providers
• Renovators and Contractors