Tip #10: Be careful near open flames like candles, luminaries and jack-o-lanterns. If possible wear a costume that is flame-resistant.
Sources:
http://www.safekids.org/tip/halloween-safety-tips
http://www.creativechild.com/articles/view/halloween-safety-tips
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2010); The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) (2014)
"Halloween Safety Tips." Retrieved on-line 27 Oct 2011 and 10 Oct 2014.
http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/
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Special thanks to Sheryl Giordano, MSN, APRN-C for her contribution to this article. She is a Nurse Practitioner and Program Coordinator for The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
