Parrish Healthcare Encourages a Safe Halloween for All Ages

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (October 31, 2025)—As ghosts, goblins and superheroes prepare to fill the streets, Parrish Healthcare reminds families to make safety and health a top priority this Halloween season.

“Halloween is an exciting time of the year for children and families,” said Dr. Paul Bucolo, a family medicine physician with Parrish Medical Group. “A little preparation and awareness can go a long way toward preventing accidents and making sure everyone enjoys the evening safely.”

Top Halloween Safety Tips from Parrish Healthcare:

• Be visible: Carry flashlights, glow sticks or consider wearing reflective clothing to ensure you’re visible to drivers. Consider adding reflective tape to costumes and candy bags for additional visibility.
• Use safe routes: Use well-lit routes and opt for familiar neighborhoods when trick-or-treating. This includes always using crosswalks, looking both ways before crossing a street and avoiding shortcuts through yards or alleys.
• Check candy carefully: Parents should inspect all treats before children indulge. Discard anything unwrapped or suspicious.
• Dress safely: Choose flame-resistant costumes that fit properly to prevent trips and falls. If wearing a mask, ensure vision isn’t blocked.
• Stay heart-healthy: Balance sweets with nutritious snacks and plenty of water, especially if trick-or-treating and walking for an extended period of time.
• Drive with care: The busiest trick-or-treating hours are between 5-9:30PM. Be extra cautious in popular trick-or-treating neighborhoods and drive slowly. Even when accompanied by adults, children may cross streets unexpectedly.
• Be mindful with decorations: For homeowners that intend to pass out candy, ensure your home is welcoming for trick-or-treaters by lighting up your front doorway or porch. Avoid decorations with open flames and place any candles securely inside pumpkins or opt for battery-powered lights when possible, to avoid accidental fires.

“Our goal is to keep our community safe and well—even during the most fun and festive times of the year,” added Dr. Bucolo. “We encourage everyone to have a happy, healthy and most importantly, safe Halloween.”

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