As thousands of kids prepare to hit the streets dressed as Labubus, pop stars and monsters on Halloween, local authorities are sharing tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe as they grow their candy bounties.

Despite often-viral claims of Halloween candy laced with drugs, metal or other dangers, pedestrian safety is a primary concern for healthcare professionals, said Helen Arbogast, who leads the injury prevention program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.

Kids, especially ages 4 to 12, are more likely to be hit and killed or injured by vehicles on Halloween compared to other days of the year, and hospitals like CHLA see an uptick of pedestrian injuries on Halloween.

“It’s a busy time, but it’s late in the day and you have some of the less practiced pedestrians on the road,” Arbog

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