Source: CDC.gov
Before you leave the house, check out these Halloween Health and Safety tips from the CDC to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.
Going trick-or-treating?
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Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. |
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Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. |
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Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. |
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Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat. |
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Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don’t run from house to house. |
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Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation. |
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Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible. |
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Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. |
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Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe. |
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Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. |
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Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers. |
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Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers. |
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Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes. |
Additional Halloween Safety Tips:
- Halloween Food Safety Tips
Help your children have a safe Halloween, from the food they eat to the parties they attend, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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