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Lead poisoning.
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Child poisoning in the home - symptoms and treatment.
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Related information on other websites
Australian Government – Lead.
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Australian Government – Guide to Painting Your Home.
Victorian Government – Lead Sinkers and Your Health.
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References used for this fact sheet
- Lead [online], The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. More information here.
- The six step guide to painting your home, Second ed. [online], Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Australian Government. More information here.
- Lead alert facts – lead and your health [online], Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Australian Government. More information here.
- Lead sinkers and your health [online], Department of Primary Industries, Victorian Government. More information here.
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Last updated: March 2009
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