Halloween hazards lurk, so have a frightful harvest holiday, but keep it safe
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Halloween is time for spooky celebrations, but the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising Illinoisans to keep safety in mind and take some simple precautions to avoid any for real holiday horrors.Trick-or-treaters who are feeling ill should get tested and stay home if sick, to avoid sharing any creepy contagions. Those giving out treats should wash hands frequently. Party hosts should include outdoor spaces if possible and review options for improving ventilation in their homes to keep germs from spreading. And the best protection from coughing and hacking hobgoblins like COVID-19 and the flu – protection that lasts through the fall and winter seasons – is to get fully vaccinated.Other dangers lurk and threaten to cause havoc in various ways, including unsafe costumes, overdoing it on sweets and treats, carving pumpkins and setting up holiday decorations.
Here are additional Halloween safety tips offered by health and safety experts:
Wear costumes with “flame resistant” on the label. If you make a DIY costume, use flame-resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon.
Wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips of reflective tape so you’ll be more visible when crossing streets.
Wear makeup and hats rather than costume masks that can...
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