What can I do to prevent the lead and arsenic in the soil from getting into my child’s body?

Tips for preventing lead and arsenic from entering your child include:

  • Do not allow your child to play in or around the contaminated soil.
  • Eating foods with a lot of calcium, iron and vitamin C will help keep lead from being stored in your child’s body. These foods include dairy products, beans and meats, and orange juice.
  • Remove shoes upon entering your home.
  • Wash your child’s hands and feet with soap and water after they have been playing outside.
  • Wash your child’s toys regularly with soap and water.

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1. Where did the lead and arsenic come from?
2. How does the lead and arsenic in soil get into our bodies?
3. Has the lead and arsenic in the soil from the East Chicago site gotten into our bodies?
4. How can the lead and arsenic from the soil affect our health?
5. Should my child get a blood lead test?
6. Should I be worried if my child’s lead level is elevated?
7. What can I do if my child’s lead level is elevated?
8. What can I do to prevent the lead and arsenic in the soil from getting into my child’s body?