Enjoy a safer Halloween: How to keep medicines and supplements out of kids' reach

(BPT) - Halloween and the winter holidays are a fun, festive time of year when candy and other sweet treats appear everywhere — at home, in school and at parties and other seasonal gatherings. Because candy is so visually tempting, it's especially important for parents and caregivers to make sure that any medications, vitamins or supplements that could be mistaken for candy are stored safely: up and away, out of sight and reach of young children.

To young kids, some medicines look just like the treats they enjoy during the holidays. Gummy vitamins and colorful pills often resemble candy, and liquid medicines can look like soda or juice. It's critical to store and use these products safely, especially during this high-risk season.