Physicians Immediate Care, one of the region's premier providers of ambulatory and urgent health care, urges TreasureCoast residents to play it safe for Halloween by practicing a number of Halloween Safety Tips. "As a parent, I know how important it is for motorists, parents, and children to play it safe for Halloween," said Kenneth Palestrant, M.D., Founder, Physicians Immediate Care. "There are a number of things that we can all do to make sure Halloween is a happy event instead of a tragic one," added Dr. Palestrant.

Physicians Immediate Care offers specific tips for motorists, parents, and trick-or-treaters. "Motorists should w atch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs," said Dr. Palestrant. Drivers should also enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully and as twilight approaches, pay particular attention to children dressed in dark costumes.

"Ideally, parents should accompany their children when trick-or treating, or make sure that another responsible adult or teenager accompanies their children," added Dr. Palestrant. Other advice includes setting a specific time for your children to return home; remind them to never enter a stranger's home; don't eat anything until they return home; look twice before crossing a street to be alert for cars, trucks, and low flying broomsticks; and, of course, be cautious around animals who may become overprotective upon seeing a ghoul or goblin going through the neighborhood.

"Costume safety is also another big factor to consider," said Dr. Palestrant. "Don't wear a costume that obstructs vision, or a baggy costume that may cause you to stumble and fall. And always keep away from candles and flames as many costumes are very flammable."

When trick-or-treaters return home with lots of goodies, always check for tampering and never eat any candy that has been opened. "Also, remember that small children can choke on small, hard candies. It's best to discard these rather than risk having a choking hazard," said Dr. Palestrant.

Should your child experience any symptoms of illness following a bountiful night of trick-or-treating, immediate help is available at Physicians Immediate Care's two convenient offices in Port St. Lucie. "If your child is experiencing any troubling symptoms, please bring them in to our walk-in clinic immediately," concluded Dr. Palestrant.

Physicians Immediate Care measures its success through patient satisfaction and extraordinary care. Physicians Immediate Care also offers employers professional services for workers compensation, routine exams, and drug testing. Physicians Immediate Care provides a convenient, cost effective alternative to emergency rooms and doctor's offices from their original facilities at 1900 SE Port Saint Lucie Boulevard and at 4007 SW Port Saint Lucie Boulevard in the PaarCenter. For additional information call (772) 398-1588 or (772) 343-1774, or visit their website at www.immedcare.com.

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