Halloween Safety for Your Family

Halloween should be fun and safe for your family. Follow these important safety tips for a great trick-or-treating experience:

• Always have an adult go with young children while trick-or-treating
• Add reflective tape to costumes and treat bags so drivers can easily see kids
• Tell kids to only visit houses with porch lights on and never go inside homes or vehicles
• Keep children together in groups and set a specific time to return home

Food Allergy Safety During Halloween

Being informed means being prepared. If your child has food allergies, Halloween candy can be dangerous. Many popular treats contain nuts, dairy, eggs, soy or wheat.

Children with food allergies should wait until they get home before eating any candy. Parents must check every piece carefully. Remember that “fun size” versions of familiar candies might have different ingredients than regular sizes.

Critical Reminder: Children with severe food allergies should carry their epinephrine auto-injector at all times during Halloween activities.