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Could i be exposed to lead by being close to a old shutter that contains lead paint (didn't touch it).
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No: Wash your hands. Only way for lead to effect you is if you ingest the lead. Example, children often have lead poisoning when during their hand-mouth development stage, they place objects in their mouth.
Answered 12/9/2013
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