Halloween Safety

Halloween is just around the corner, can you believe it? Social gatherings with large groups, creative costumes, and an endless supply of sweet treats are the highlight of this holiday, so safety precautions are important! Courtesy of CDC Family Health –

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Cosmopolitan is a 24-hour answering service and available to Physician’s and their patients 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This includes Holidays! However let’s not crowd the waiting rooms on Halloween, stay safe out there. Have safety tips of your own? We’d love to hear them! Leave a comment or drop by our Facebook page to share your ideas!