Guidance for Halloween Safety

Health and safety tips for Halloween-related activities in the City of St. Louis.

Overview

Make sure the only scares you have this Halloween are the fun kind by taking some steps to protect yourself, your family and friends and the community at large.

Party and Trick-or-Treat Safety

Parents or guardians who intend to take their child(ren) trick-or-treating or to parties can help protect everyone’s health and safety. Please follow these guidelines for Halloween-related events.

  1. Ensure costumes are well-fitting and don't present tripping hazards or visibility issues.
  2. Obey all traffic laws and make sure cars can see you before you cross the street, even at crosswalks. Avoid crossing the street while looking at a phone or other distractions.
  3. Don't go into the homes or cars of anyone you don't know.
  4. Younger children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Older children should travel in groups and use a buddy system to get each other home safely.
  5. Once home, children need to wash their hands with soap and water. A parent/guardian should assess the candy to make sure all packages are wrapped, discarding any unwrapped candy.
  6. Children are encouraged to practice good dental hygiene. Parents/guardians should set an example by practicing good dental hygiene themselves.

Vaccines

The best thing that eligible individuals can do to protect their health and the health of their children is to get vaccinated.

Everyone ages 6 months and older should receive a yearly updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19, whether or not they have ever previously been vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

The City of St. Louis Department of Health and the CDC recommend a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. Learn more about getting a flu vaccine.

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