2021 Halloween Safety Tips

Here are some helpful tips on how you can keep you and your child safe this Halloween!

TRICK-OR-TREATERS

• Stay home if you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19
• Go trick-or-treating with your child to make sure they do it safely
• Keep your groups as small as possible and avoid crowds
• Wear a mask (not just a Hallween costume mask, that may not be safe from COVID-19 particles!)
• Carry hand sanitizer to use between each house

HANDING OUT TREATS

• Do not give out candy if you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19
• Put out individually wrapped goodie bags or candy spaced out on a baking sheet, or put individually wrapped candy into child's basket
• Do not leave out candy in a bowl
• Wear a mask

SAFE HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

• Outdoor activities are best
• Carve or decorate a pumpkin
• Decorate your house and yard
• Have a virtual costume contest
• Plan a Halloween scavenger hunt
• Avoid holding parties or gatherings inside

Learn more about Halloween safety from the following resources: 

Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/celebrations.html
CNN.com: https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/09/health/halloween-2021-safety-dr-wen-wellness/index.html
Today.com: https://www.today.com/parents/halloween-2021-kids-safety-covaid-advice-parents-experts-t232377