Conditions were ideal for trick-or-treaters on Sunday – and parents say more of them were seen going from house to house this year in the hot pursuit of candy.

Many families opted to leave candy outside or not participate at all last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Sharon Nachman, of Stony Brook Children's Hospital, says vaccines weren't around last Halloween, and this year – it’s making a big difference.

“For the most part, we are seeing teens who are vaccinated. When they come to our door, I ask them ‘Have you guys gotten your vaccine, and overwhelmingly I have heard ‘Yes’ from the 12 and ups.”

Parents and children told News 12 that this year’s celebration of all things scary were a lot less frightening, thanks to more awareness about COVID-19 as well as vaccines.