Time Stamps: 

00:00:30 – Introductions
00:02:42 – What is lead and how does it affect a child’s health?
00:06:20 – How lead damages brain development
00:09:40 – What is lead dust?
00:10:11 – Why it’s NY state law to get your child lead tested at 1 & 2 years old
00:12:05 – Besides 1 & 2 years old, how often should my child get tested for lead?
00:13:09 – What does a lead test look like?
00:15:45 – What is considered an ‘elevated blood lead level’?
00:17:09 – What happens if my child has an elevated blood lead level?
00:21:19 – Is there a cure for lead poisoning?
00:23:10 – Local funding resources for addressing home lead hazards
00:24:46 – City of Rochester lead ordinance
00:25:27 – 2020 Immunization requirements for children attending virtual learning
00:29:00 – Why is a healthy home is especially important during quarantine?
00:29:33 – Can home renovations expose my child to lead?
00:30:37 – What are others steps I can take at home to prevent lead exposure?
00:32:40 – Why hand washing is important for lead poisoning prevention
00:35:30 – Actions you can take to prevent spreading lead dust around the home
00:38:53 – How much lead dust does it take to “poison a child”?
00:39:43 – Lead in water
00:44:18 – Should I get tested for lead if I’m pregnant?
00:44:45 – In summary