Halloween is right around the corner and CANDY is on the minds of every trick or treater. Parents/Guardians pay attention to the following Halloween safety tips to reduce the risk for childhood poisoning injuries.

• Children should be accompanied by an adult when "trick or treating."
• Go only to homes of people known to you.
• Homemade treats are nice, but unless the maker is well known, should never be eaten.
• Use non-toxic makeup to paint faces and body parts.
• Teach children not to consume food items, drinks or treats that may be offered, until an adult has thoroughly checked them.
• Throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious treats.
• Make sure any items than can cause choking, such as hard candy, are given to children of an appropriate age to avoid choking.
• Do not let children give treats to pets; chocolates and raisins may be poisonous to animals.
• Dispose of tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers properly to avoid children and pets choking on them if swallowed.
• Keep all medicines out of children's reach.
• Teach your child that medicine is not candy.