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flag Michigan mandates lead blood tests for children at ages 1 and 2 to combat lead poisoning.

flag Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed laws requiring all Michigan children to be tested for lead in their blood at ages 12 and 24 months, with results recorded on their immunization records. flag Families can opt-out, but the tests, covered under the Affordable Care Act without additional costs, aim to prevent and address lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues in children. flag The new rules, finalized by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, will increase lead testing among young children.

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