Lead poisoning

●Urgent

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Toxic substance still present
Vomiting and aspiration risk

Quick summary

Remove from lead dust. Battery swallowed — hospital now. Call poison line.

Do This Now

Step 1: Remove child from exposure source if safe
Step 2: If battery swallowed — emergency hospital immediately
Step 3: Do not induce vomiting unless poison control directs
Step 4: Call poison helpline or 112 for guidance
Step 5: Arrange blood lead test through clinic — not home kits alone

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT wait for obvious symptoms before testing exposed children.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use unverified chelation products from market.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Poison helpline or 112 — suspected lead ingestion or chronic exposure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Public health for home dust testing in old buildings.

When Professional Care Is Needed

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Confirmed or suspected lead exposure in child needs medical follow-up and source removal.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Identify what was taken, call Poison Control and emergency services, and follow their instructions. Do not guess treatments.

Call 112

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