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5.13.2001
Screening
children
According
to the R.I. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 1991, every child
under 6 years of age in the state is required to have a yearly blood test
for lead poisoning. Testing may stop at age 3 if past tests have shown
that the child is free of lead poisoning, if the child has not moved to
a new house, or if the child's house has not undergone renovations.
By law, all Rhode Island-based health insurers must cover such tests.
Those without insurance should call RIte Care, at (800) 942-7434.
The state Department of Health will provide comprehensive lead inspections
of homes of children whose lead levels are above 20 ug/dl, a level that
suggests they are significantly poisoned.
Evidence of lead screening is required for all children seeking enrollment
in public or private kindergartens, daycare, preschool or early childhood
education programs.
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