Two more deaths and 163 new cases of vaping-related lung illnesses were reported this week.
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Florida High School Bans Bathroom Breaks Over Vaping Concerns
The school’s principal says that students have been taken to the emergency room “on a weekly basis” as a result of vaping.
School Districts Sue Juul
“We’re tired of companies that just want to make money at children’s expense,” one superintendent told The Boston Globe.
Schools, Parents See Spike In Problematic Behavior Due To Vaping
Some schools have taken doors off bathrooms to limit the likelihood of students vaping in them.
Teens Hospitalized For Vaping-Related Breathing Problems
The teens were experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea and diarrhea, among other symptoms.
FDA Rolls Out Anti-Vaping PSAs Aimed At Young Viewers
The anti-vaping PSAs will run on TV networks with younger viewers such as TeenNick and ESPN, as well as on social media and music streaming sites.
Juul Appoints Former Addiction Researcher As Medical Director
Critics feel the move is an attempt to control the research surrounding e-cigarettes and teen nicotine use.
Teen Injured By Exploding E-Cigarette
The e-cigarette explosion caused extensive wounds to the young man’s mouth, including a broken lower jaw and missing teeth.