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Have a Safe (and Fun!) Halloween This Year With Some Doctor-Approved Safety Tips

Woman's Day

October 6, 2016 at 2:35 PM

1) Check your local numbers.

2) Mask up.

3) Wash your hands.

4) Beware of trunk-or-treating.

5) Consider staying home.

6) Avoid haunted houses.

7) Individually package candy.

8) Make sure the adults are paying attention.

9) Costume masks aren't enough.

10) Stay outside.

11) Lay down the law.

12) Keep groups small.

13) Choose a smart costume.

14) Check your town's official trick-or-treating hours.

15) Agree on a route ahead of time.

16) Beware of unwrapped treats.

17) Make sure your kids are reflective.

18) ID your little ones.

19) Watch those wigs.

20) Beware of dangerous props.

21) Be flashlight ready.

22) Ensure a safe porch.

23) Teach your kids how to call 9-1-1.

24) Have non-candy alternatives on hand.

25) Make sure your pumpkins aren't safety hazards.

26) Prepare your pets.

27) Practice street safety.

28) Let an adult check treats at home.

29) Eat smart.

1) Check your local numbers.

Before you start making any plans this Halloween, open up your computer. "The starting point is to know how prevalent Covid is in your community," Dr. Sandra Kesh, deputy medical director and infectious disease specialist at Westmed Medical Group in Westchester, New York, tells Woman's Day. Go to your state's Department of Health website to track how much community spread there is in your area. "In areas where there's high spread, you don't want to engage in any activities with anyone outside of your household," Dr. Kesh says.

Karen Beard

Covid-19 might mean Halloween looks different, but it doesn't have to be any less fun.

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