Halloween Health and Safety Tips

Halloween has been celebrated in the United States since the early 1800’s and is traditionally a family-oriented holiday when children dress in costumes, indulge in candy and treats while having a fun-filled holiday. Some go house to house to “Trick or Treat” and others have fun at Fall Festivals.

Going trick-or-treating?

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Swords, knives, and other 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. 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 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. Never accept rides from strangers.
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Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

For more information on Halloween safety

  • Halloween Food Safety TipsExternal Web Site Icon
    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.
  • Halloween Safety Tips Adobe PDF fileExternal Web Site Icon
    Stay safe this Halloween with safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Events Around Atlanta

Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours
 
Date:10/23/2015 – 10/31/2015 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Cost:$25/adults, $10/children
Location:Oakland Cemetery
248 Oakland Ave. SE
Atlanta, 30312
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