Shasta County pushes lead testing for children

Action News Now reported that Shasta County is pushing lead testing for children. The effort is the central development in the report, but details about the testing process, who is eligible and where testing is available are not stated here.

The county’s testing push does not establish that any particular child is at risk or has been exposed. Parents and guardians seeking next steps should use information from Shasta County’s health officials or a child’s health care provider.

What families should know

Lead testing is intended to identify exposure. A county campaign encouraging testing is not, by itself, a finding that a child has been exposed.

Where to follow updates

Action News Now’s coverage is linked below. No primary county record is linked in the available material.