Announcement: To schedule lead testing call 810-406-4246
128 blood lead tests in Flint may not be accurate
Lead Resources
For the latest information on water distribution sites, flushing, and bottle recycling – visit www.flintcares.com
TIPS to follow:
It is recommended you do the following:
Check your water bottles for expiration dates and use prior to the date.
Make sure you use the oldest water bottles first.
Fight Lead Poisoining with a Health Diet
Children with empty stomachs absorb more lead than children with full stomachs. Provide your child with four to six meals during the day. Iron-rich foods work to protect the body from the harmful effects of lead. Good sources of dietary iron include:
- Lean red meats, fish and chicken
- Iron-fortified cereals
- Dried fruits (raisins, prunes
- Calcium-rich foods reduces lead absorption and also helps make teeth and bones strong. Good sources of dietary calcium include:
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, & collard greens)
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Fight Lead Poisoning with a Healthy Diet
Combata el Envenenamiento Con Plomo (En Espanol)
Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water
Genesee County Water Resource Sites
CDC- Centers for Disease Control -LEAD
Fight Lead Effects with Learning and Play
Whole House Water Treatment Systems and the Flint Water Crisis
