While we don’t think of Easter as a particularly dangerous holiday, there still are some all-too-common Easter accidents to avoid. Luckily, this holiday isn’t as booze-filled as others like New Years’ or the Fourth of July, but it can still result in some mishaps. For example, many Easter baskets contain a variety of candy and treats, some of which contain nuts and other allergens. Be careful with your candies if anybody in your family is food-sensitive. Falls are common with all the excitement of the Easter egg hunts. In addition, sicknesses can go around this time of year quite easily, especially with large gatherings. And finally, food poisoning is also very common with many holidays that involve large gatherings. Keep your family safe this holiday by being aware of common Easter accidents.

Unexpected Easter Accidents to Avoid: Keep Your Family Safe this Holiday

Allergic Reactions

Among the most common Easter accidents are allergic reactions. Easter baskets might have a whole variety of different types of candies in them. Including ones that contain peanuts and other allergens. If you have members of your family with severe allergies, make sure to be careful about what types of treats you include. In addition, if you have young children who have never tried certain allergenic foods, give them a small taste, then wait an hour to make sure they do not have any reaction to them before giving them the rest of the candy.

Falls

Falls are also common Easter accidents, mostly due to Easter egg hunts. Adults often get caught up in the excitement of the hunt. They might be running around the yard, climbing up on things to find hidden eggs, or otherwise doing exercises their bodies aren’t used to. Unfortunately, this often results in falls, strains, and sprains. Be careful and watch your step if you plan to be running around the yard looking for eggs.

Sickness

While Covid seems to be slowing down, it’s important to remember that large family gatherings are still a bit of a risk. Sickness is one of the Easter accidents that you’ll want to avoid this year. Especially since there are particularly nasty strains of flu and stomach viruses going around many parts of the country at the moment. The Spring weather can bring out the worst in allergies as well as a viral illnesses. Wash hands frequently and practices social distancing to keep your family healthy.

Food Poisoning

Finally, as with many holidays that include large family gatherings, another Easter accident that is common is food poisoning. Deviled eggs are a favorite this time of year. However, you’ll want to be careful with how long you let food sit out. It’s easy to get caught up in the fun of Easter egg hunts and let the potluck lunch dishes sit out longer than intended. Be careful with anything that can spoil quickly like hard-boiled eggs, turkey, and egg salad.

While Easter is one of the tamer holidays of the year, there are still plenty of Easter accidents that you’ll want to avoid. Be very careful with the types of food that you include in your Easter baskets. Allergic reactions can range from mild symptoms like redness to anaphylactic shock. If you have young children, only give them a small taste of anything containing nuts or eggs until you know if they are allergic or not. Falls are also common around this time of year, so be careful if you participate in Easter egg hunts. Be careful about gathering with a large crowd, and stay home if you feel at all sick. Finally, don’t let food stay out too long so you can avoid food poisoning. As long as you are careful, you and your family can enjoy a safe and fun Easter holiday.