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Halloween Health and Safety Tips

Deniese L. Zeringue

Keeping Halloween safe and fun can be very tricky. Here are some practical Halloween health and safety tips from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Remember, safety is first when choosing a Halloween costume.

  • Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
  • Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
  • Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
  • Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.
  • Limit the amount of treats you eat.
  • Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.
  • Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation.
  • Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.
  • Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
  • Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
  • Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
  • Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats unless you know the cook well.
  • Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Otherwise, stay outside.
  • Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

You can get in touch with Deniese Zeringue by calling her office at 985-785-4473 or email her at Deniese Zeringue.

Written permission granted from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
10/25/2011 12:14:55 AM
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