NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health is encouraging residents to stay safe while trick or treating this year. To help keep everyone safe, NMDOH is releasing some tips to follow on Halloween night.

NMDOH Office of Oral Health tips: • Healthy dinner before festivities • Don't overindulge on treats • Drink water • Brush and floss teeth thoroughly

NMDOH costume and trick or treating tips: • Make sure you can see and costume fits well to prevent tripping and falling • Avoid-store-bought contact lenses to prevent chances of eye infections • Have an adult accompany young children • Encouraging older children to trick or treat in groups • Use flashlights or glow sticks to see or be seen, reflective tape can also help • Stay on sidewalks and look both ways w

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