Things I’ve heard about<p>Lead blood tests<p>Testing walls, though painting over with many layers may be ok<p>What’s worth doing if you want to ensure you and your kids aren’t at risk?
Young children should/will be tested at one of their normal pediatric "well check" visits.<p>If you live in an older house (let's say built before 1980) check for cracking/peeling paint on woodwork. Paint on walls is less likely to be peeling in my experience, but of course be on the lookout for that also.<p>By now, any lead paint has <i>probably</i> been painted over, so if everything looks solid it's best to leave it alone.<p>You can buy inexpensive lead paint test kits at any hardware/home improvement store.<p>Also be aware of older venetian blinds, some of these can contain lead.
The Tompkins County Health Department expects pediatricians or family doctors to test kids for lead at age 1 and 2.<p><a href="https://tompkinscountyny.gov/health/lead/index" rel="nofollow">https://tompkinscountyny.gov/health/lead/index</a><p>Here is what the CDC says<p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/blood-lead-levels.htm" rel="nofollow">https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/blood-lead-levels.h...</a><p>It is an easy test, ask your primary care provider.