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American Red Cross Puerto Rico issues Halloween safety guidelines

American Red Cross Puerto Rico published safety recommendations for Halloween celebrations.

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The American Red Cross Puerto Rico chapter published official safety recommendations for Halloween celebrations. [1] The Journal of the American Medical Association states child pedestrian fatality risk is more than double on Halloween compared to other days of the year. [2] Halloween alcohol related traffic fatalities increase; party hosts are advised to provide non-alcoholic drinks and arrange safe transport for guests. [3] Recommended safe costume practices include using face makeup instead of masks, light coloured fabric, reflective tape, fire resistant materials, avoiding loose trailing fabric, and avoiding decorative contact lenses. [4] The American Red Cross recommended adult inspection of all candy collected by children before consumption [5]
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  1. The American Red Cross Puerto Rico chapter published official safety recommendations for Halloween celebrations. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  2. The Journal of the American Medical Association states child pedestrian fatality risk is more than double on Halloween compared to other days of the year. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  3. Halloween alcohol related traffic fatalities increase; party hosts are advised to provide non-alcoholic drinks and arrange safe transport for guests. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  4. Recommended safe costume practices include using face makeup instead of masks, light coloured fabric, reflective tape, fire resistant materials, avoiding loose trailing fabric, and avoiding decorative contact lenses. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  5. The American Red Cross recommended adult inspection of all candy collected by children before consumption · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
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