Lead Publications

Family Resources

Lead Test Card - Does Your Child Need a Lead Test? (PDF) - November 2024

Languages (PDF file): Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, French, Karen, Korean, Oromo, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Available in print for free. To order, contact our program at lead@doh.wa.gov or 360-236-4280.


Family Quick Guide - Lead and Your Child (PDF) - December 2025

Languages (PDF file): Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese


Pregnancy and Lead (PDF) - January 2017

Languages (PDF file): Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Somali


Pregnancy and Lead: Do I need a lead test? (PDF) - December 2025

Languages (PDF file): Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese


Detect and Protect: A Lead Safety Activity Book for Children (PDF) – June 2025 

Languages (PDF file): Spanish

Available in print for free. To order, contact our program at lead@doh.wa.gov or 360-236-4280.  


Did You Know Lead Can Be in Toys? (PDF) – June 2025, Northwest PEHSU 


Protecting Latino Children from Lead Poisoning (PDF) – June 2026


Protecting Middle Eastern and North African Children from Lead (PDF) – June 2026


Protecting East African Communities from Lead (PDF) – June 2026


Provider Resources

Blood Lead Testing Standing Order (PDF) - May 2025


Clinical Algorithm for Targeted Childhood Lead Testing (PDF) - January 2026


Lead Testing Poster - 11x17 (PDF) - June 2023

Languages (PDF file): Spanish


Management of Lead Exposure During Pregnancy: Guidance for Healthcare Providers (PDF) - June 2025


Management of Lead Exposure during Breastfeeding: Guidance for Healthcare Providers (PDF) - June 2025


State Health Office Letter of Support (PDF) - January 2026


Pediatric Lead Testing: Provider Quick Guide (PDF) - January 2026


References Citing Child Blood Lead Reference Value 3.5 μg/dL (PDF) - December 2025


PEHSU Recommendations on Management of Childhood Lead Exposure (PDF) - September 2021


Childhood Lead Program Resources

Washington State Childhood Screening, Testing, and Reporting Plan (PDF)


More Resources

EPA Lead Outreach Materials - Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home, Fight Lead Poisoning with a Healthy Diet, Renovate Right, and more brochures, booklets, and posters.