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 With Halloween and trick-or-treating right around the corner, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital encourages everyone to make the health and safety of their family a priority. Below are some tips to ensure a “SAFE HALLOWEEN.”

S – Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be short, soft and flexible.

A – Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

F – Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags, or wear a blinking light to help drivers see you.

E – Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.

H – Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.

A – Always test makeup in a small area first. Remove before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation.

L – Look both ways before crossing the street, use crosswalks where possible and walk, don’t run!

L – Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.

O – Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible or on the far edge of the road facing traffic.

W – Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked visions, trips and falls.

E – Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

E – Enter a home only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit homes; never stop at a dark house.

N – Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

By following these tips, you can help ensure your kids have a safe and Happy Halloween!

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For more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, visit St. Anthony’s web site at stanthonyshospital.org.  HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is part of the Southern Illinois Division of Hospital Sisters Health System, which also includes HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.