News Summary

• In the US, 44% of Halloween-related injuries stem from pumpkin carving.
• Ill-fitting outfits can lead to broken bones from slips and trips.
• Latex allergies from costume materials can cause anything from irritation and rashes through, in very rare cases, to death.
• The combination of dark October evenings and dark costumes creates a particularly dangerous scenario.
• In the UK, the risk of children being killed or seriously injured in traffic accidents is higher than on any other day – and 34% higher between 5 pm and 6 pm.