As Halloween night rapidly approaches, many families are gearing up for a night of costume wearing and trick-or-treating. While the spirit of Halloween is all about fun and thrills, it’s crucial to prioritize safety to ensure that the night is memorable for the right reasons. At AFC Urgent Care Denver Highlands, we care about your family’s well-being. Here’s some essential tips to help you and your family stay safe this Halloween!
For same-day injury treatment, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Denver Highlands. Your family’s health and safety are our top priority all year long! Whether you still need to get your flu shot, or one of your loved ones sustained an unexpected injury on Halloween, just walk-in or pre-register below.
Mind your step
Trips and falls are common Halloween mishaps, especially with large groups of children running from door-to-door collecting candy. It’s important to keep pathways clear of obstacles, and ensure that costumes are easy to walk in. Well-fitted costumes and sensible footwear can go a long way in preventing accidents. Whether your little one is transforming into a ghost or superhero, be sure to opt for flame-resistant material to reduce the risk of accidents.
Common Halloween injuries include:
- Slips, falls, scrapes, bruises
- Burns
- Cuts
- Dislocations
- Fractures and breaks
- Sprains and strains
Get Your Flu Shot Before Halloween Night!
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, begins to peak in October. To prevent getting the flu before the holidays, it’s crucial that your family receives their annual flu vaccination. During the Halloween celebrations, the community tends to come together in large crowds around the neighborhood. Colds, flu, and other contagious illnesses thrive in these situations. Don’t miss out on the trick-or-treating fun this year! The flu shot is your best defense against getting sick. Visit AFC Urgent Care Denver Highlands to get a walk-in flu shot before Halloween night.
Supervise Young Trick-or-Treaters
If you’re accompanying little ones on Halloween night, stay close and supervise them. Stick to well-lit areas and encourage them to stay on the crosswalk and look both ways when crossing the street. Additionally, it’s important to inspect their candy. Discard any items with damaged packaging. If your child has allergies, be sure to read labels to ensure the candy is safe. Furthermore, carving pumpkins is a fun Halloween activity for many. Jack-o'-lanterns can present their own set of risks. Exercise extra caution when carving to prevent scrapes and cuts.
Get Walk-in Family Care at AFC Urgent Care Denver Highlands
Come visit us at AFC Urgent Care Denver Highlands for quality and compassionate family care this October. We understand that illnesses and injuries can strike at any time. That’s why our urgent care center is open seven days a week to provide high-quality medical care for patients of all ages. Ensure your loved ones are ready to celebrate Halloween safely by walking into the clinic today! If you have any additional questions about Halloween health and safety, or about the services we provide, please contact us directly at (303) 477-6000.
