While Halloween offers a chance to embrace all things spooky and supernatural, the real terrors this season aren't confined to ghost stories.

From pumpkin-carved fingers to contact lens infections that can lead to life-threatening heart conditions, the festivities come with genuine medical hazards – some surprisingly severe.

In the US, 44% of Halloween-related injuries stem from pumpkin carving, ranging from minor scratches to lacerations that slice through major nerves, blood vessels, and tendons . Specific pumpkin carving knives or tools have been shown to be much safer , though not risk-free.

Pumpkins pose additional dangers when candles are lit inside them. The flames can ignite property or costumes , often leaving victims with severe burns. There is a notable spike in burn-

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