Halloween safety tips
Follow these tips to stay safe while trick or treating tonight. Tips are by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
October 31, 2013 3:39 PM
All costume accessories, such as play swords and knives, should be small, soft and flexible.
Source: CDC
All costume accessories, such as play swords and knives, should be small, soft and flexible.
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Source: CDC
Trick or treat in groups and avoid breaking off alone, or letting others wander off alone.
Source: CDC
Trick or treat in groups and avoid breaking off alone, or letting others wander off alone.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
Source: CDC
Placing reflective tape somewhere on the back of your costume will help drivers see you.
Source: CDC
Placing reflective tape somewhere on the back of your costume will help drivers see you.
Photo: Jarret Liotta
Source: CDC
Check out all of the candy your children receive for Halloween before allowing them to eat it, specifically looking for choking hazards.
Source: CDC
Check out all of the candy your children receive for Halloween before allowing them to eat it, specifically looking for choking hazards.
Photo: Jones, Octavio, Associated Press
Source: CDC
Do not eat any homemade treats or candy that are not in clearly labeled wrappers.
Source: CDC
Do not eat any homemade treats or candy that are not in clearly labeled wrappers.
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Source: CDC
Keep a flashlight with you, and make sure to use it. Also, walk instead of run to each home.
Source: CDC
Keep a flashlight with you, and make sure to use it. Also, walk instead of run to each home.
Photo: Children S Museum Of Houston
Source: CDC
Test any costume makeup on a small area of skin before applying to check for any allergies. Also, make sure it is removed before bed.
Source: CDC
Test any costume makeup on a small area of skin before applying to check for any allergies. Also, make sure it is removed before bed.
Source: CDC
Avoid walking on the street. Try to stick to sidewalks or on the far edge of the road, and look both ways before crossing the street.
Source: CDC
Avoid walking on the street. Try to stick to sidewalks or on the far edge of the road, and look both ways before crossing the street.
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Source: CDC
If you are going to wear a mask, make sure it fits well and does not obscure vision and cause a fall.
Source: CDC
If you are going to wear a mask, make sure it fits well and does not obscure vision and cause a fall.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
Source: CDC
Only enter homes of those you know, and do not approach dark houses. Children should not enter homes without an adult.
Source: CDC
Only enter homes of those you know, and do not approach dark houses. Children should not enter homes without an adult.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Source: CDC
Any hats or scarves a child wears for a costume should be securely tied so they do not fall onto the child's face and obscure vision.
Source: CDC
Any hats or scarves a child wears for a costume should be securely tied so they do not fall onto the child's face and obscure vision.
Photo: Courtesy Jody Handley
Source: CDC