Halloween

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Safe Trick-or-Treating: Halloween During the COVID-19 Pandemic

October 6, 2020

Traditional Halloween celebrations may carry a higher risk of COVID-19 spread, but you can still celebrate the holiday. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: COVID-19, Halloween
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Allergen-Free Candy for Safe Trick-Or-Treating

October 6, 2017

When your child has allergies, Halloween can seem like a much scarier holiday than it is. Stock up on these allergy free treats for peace of mind. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Food Allergies, Halloween, holidays, Nutrition
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Infographic: Making Skeletons Seem Less Scary

October 27, 2015

Halloween is synonymous with skeletons, but there's no reason to be afraid! Check out our infographic to learn more about the skeletal system. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: Halloween, infographic, orthopaedics, skeletons
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5 Healthy Halloween Treats for Your Kids

October 15, 2015

Keeping your child away from piles of candy can be a challenge. Try one of our healthy Halloween treats to keep them entertained without the sugar rush. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: Fall Flavors Recipes, Halloween, healthy halloween snacks, healthy snack ideas, Healthy Snacks
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Halloween Makeup and Eye Care

October 29, 2014

Learn safe best practices for wearing facial and eye makeup, and cosmetic contacts during the Halloween season to help keep your eyes healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: cosmetic contact lenses, eye doctor, eye makeup, Halloween, halloween costume, hypoallergenic, irritation, makeup products, nonprescription contact lenses, Scott Drexler, UPMC Eye Center
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How to Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating

October 28, 2014

As you get ready to take your little one out for trick-or-treating this Halloween, keep these safety tips in mind. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: costumes, Halloween, infographic, kids, safety
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Phobias: When Being Scared Isn’t Fun

October 27, 2014

We love to be scared on Halloween, but phobias take being afraid to the next level. These lasting and intense fears can disrupt your life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: acrophobia, ailurophobia, American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders, aquaphobia, arachnophobia, astraphobia, aviophobia, behavioral therapy, claustrophobia, cognitive behavioral therapy, Halloween, hemophobia, msyophobia, National Institute of Mental Health, ochlophobia, phobias
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Celiac Friendly Halloween Treats

October 22, 2014

Learn how to identify healthy Halloween treats for children and adults alike who suffer from gluten intolerance and/or celiac disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition, Pediatrics
Tagged with: autumn, Celiac diease, Celiac Disease Foundation, gluten intolerance, gluten-free candy, gluten-free foods, Halloween, healthy holiday, Hershey's, Jelly Belly, Just Born, Mars, Necco, seasonal, Smarties, Surf Sweets, Tootsie Roll Industries, trick or treat, trick or treating, Welch's Wrigley