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See how the youth e-cigarette epidemic is endangering kids, and what we’re doing to fight back before it’s too late.
FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration told the makers of Puff Bar e-cigarettes and other fruity flavored disposable e-cigarettes to take their products off the U.S. market, closing a loophole after the agency cracked down on market leader Juul Labs Inc. earlier this year.
Read More Wall Street Journal | July 20th
1 in 3 young adults vulnerable to severe Covid-19 — and smoking plays a big part, research finds
The researchers found 32% of the total study population were medically vulnerable for severe Covid-19. However, when the group of participants who smoked cigarettes or e-cigarettes were taken out of the analysis, the medically vulnerable percentage decreased by half, to 16%.
Read More CNN | July 13th
Smoking adds to the inequity of the coronavirus
In just six months, Covid-19 has become notorious for its ability to wreak havoc on people’s health, and especially the lungs. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that smokers and vapers appear to be in danger of its most severe effects.
Read More Vox | June 26th
Gov. Bullock’s Action to End the Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes Will Protect Montana Kids
Today’s action couldn’t come at a better time as health experts are warning that smoking and vaping can worsen the effects of COVID-19.
Read More Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | June 16th
The fight against Covid-19 should also be the fight against tobacco
Reducing tobacco use can help us defeat Covid-19 and create healthier populations more resilient to future pandemics. We know what to do; the only question is whether we have the will to do it.
Read More CNN | June 3rd
Lawmakers Say Puff Bar Used Pandemic to Market to Teens
House lawmakers asked the Food and Drug Administration this week to ban Puff Bar, the fast-growing e-cigarette that has quickly replaced Juul as the vape of choice among young people.
Read More New York Times | June 2nd
New York Ban on Sale of All Flavored E-Cigarettes Takes Effect Today
This measure is necessary to prevent e-cigarettes from addicting a new generation of kids and reversing the enormous progress we have made in reducing youth tobacco use.
Read More Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | May 18th
Oakland Bans Sale Of Flavored, Menthol Tobacco Products In Tobacco Stores, Pharmacies
The Oakland City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to ban the sale of flavored and menthol tobacco products at all tobacco stores and pharmacies.
Read More CBS Bay Area | May 13th
Embattled Juul to Scale Back Global Reach, Relocate Headquarters
The moves represent a dramatic reversal for the once-unstoppable company, which has come under regulatory pressure as it’s increasingly blamed by lawmakers and consumers for igniting a teen vaping epidemic.
Read More Bloomberg | May 5th
Opinion: There’s no better time to quit smoking, vaping
The bottom line is that smoking and vaping are not worth increasing your risk of harm from COVID-19. This is the perfect time to quit and there are resources available to help.
Read More The Detroit News | April 28th
