childhood lead poisoning prevention branch

Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2024

Lead Week is an annual, national campaign during the last full week of October to bring awareness to and prevent childhood lead exposure. This year, Lead Week takes place October 20–26 and California’s theme is, “There's lead in that? Learn about sources of lead in consumer products.” Everyone is encouraged to get involved with Lead Week by participating in events and sharing these resources about preventing childhood lead poisoning. To learn more about lead poisoning and how to prevent lead exposure, visit the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s (CLPPB’s) Frequently Asked Questions and Lead Education Materials web pages.

Webinar Series

During Lead Week, CLPPB will host guest speakers to present about lead in consumer items. Please join the California Department of Public Health for three free webinars open to the public. Information about each session and registration links are below.

Monday, October 21, 2024 11 AM-12 PM PST

Non-Housing Sources of Childhood Lead Poisoning by Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch

The California Department of Public Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB) will be presenting about the dangers of lead in non-housing items and how to keep children and families safe and lead-free.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1-2 PM PST

Lead in Consumable Goods by Food and Drug Administration

The California Department of Public Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch welcomes the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a presentation on lead in consumable goods. The presentation will focus on FDA's actions to keep children and families safe from consumable goods that are found to contain lead.

Thursday, October 24, 2024 10–11 AM PST

Children's Consumer Products by Consumer Product Safety Commission

The California Department of Public Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch welcomes the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for a presentation on children's consumer products. The presentation will focus on CPSC's efforts to keep children and families safe when products are found to contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban.

Social Media

Lead poisoning prevention messages will be posted on CDPH and local health jurisdictions’ social media platforms during Lead Week. Check CDPH’s Facebook and Instagram accounts throughout the week for information, tips, and resources for keeping your family lead-safe.