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IDPH Marks Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Silence DoGood - October 27, 2024

“Lead poisoning can cause long term harm and the sooner it is identified, the better chance we have of treating it and reversing its effects,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. #preventionweek

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