It's hard to believe that Halloween is right around the corner. In my office this week. there's been a lot of excitement with my pediatric patients, and their parents, in what their costumes will be for Halloween. Now, before you start planning those Fall and Halloween parties and Trick-Or-Treat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines thirteen tips to make your festivities fun and healthy. The full list is on the CDC website, but I'll outline just a few below.
Halloween Health and Safety Tips
- Avoid trick-or-treating alone: Walk in groups or with trusted adult
- Reflective Tape: Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you
- Beware of Choking Hazards: Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating
- Flashlight: Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you
- Look Both Ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks whenever possible
- Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls
- Eat only factory-wrapped treats: Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers
- Tobacco Free Events: Make your Halloween activities Smoke Free and tobacco free events
13 ways to make sure this Halloween is full of treats, not tricks
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