Given the ongoing investigation into a multistate outbreak of severe pulmonary diseases associated with the use of vapes, it’s an especially timely opportunity to educate teens about the potential health consequences associated with vaping. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html …
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In 2018, “The Real Cost” campaign expanded to reach the millions of youth who have ever used e-cigarettes or are open to trying them. Campaign messages educate youth that using e-cigs puts them at risk for addiction and other health consequences. https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/real-cost-campaign?utm_source=CTPTwitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ctp-trc#1 …pic.twitter.com/svDIScASVv
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Earlier this year, “The Real Cost” Youth E-Cigarette Prevention Campaign broadened to include its first TV ads about the emerging science that teens who use e-cigarettes are more likely to start smoking cigarettes. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-launches-its-first-youth-e-cigarette-prevention-tv-ads-plans-new-educational-resources-agency?utm_source=CTPTwitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ctp-trc …pic.twitter.com/i4b9sP0Knc
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The campaign’s original ad highlighting that e-cigarettes can contain dangerous chemicals also began airing on TV this month.pic.twitter.com/kYiEELgdFM
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FDA also collaborated with Scholastic on resources to help high school educators start conversations with students about the harms of e-cig use. New middle and high school resources are expected to be available throughout the 2019-20 school year. http://www.scholastic.com/youthvapingrisks/ …pic.twitter.com/iLAtxvxEuL
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FDA and Scholastic are also currently mailing posters with hard-hitting e-cigarette prevention messages to all U.S. high schools. The posters will be displayed in high school bathrooms, a common place where teens are using e-cigarettes.pic.twitter.com/OxrXUhXoq1
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Youth e-cig prevention messages are not just needed in schools. FDA developed additional posters and digital content that can be ordered or downloaded for free from the CTP Exchange Lab for groups who work with kids. https://cards.twitter.com/cards/2m2m96/7qmfy …
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As many as 80% of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students do not perceive that regular use of e-cigs may pose a great risk of harm. As kids head
#BacktoSchool, learning more about e-cigs and teen health can help parents and educators start conversations.https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/ctp-newsroom/think-e-cigs-cant-harm-teens-health?utm_source=CTPTwitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ctp-trc …Show this thread -
For teens that need help quitting e-cigarettes and staying e-cigarette free, resources are available through the
@SmokefreeUS teen program. https://teen.smokefree.gov/quit-vaping pic.twitter.com/A9OJLzz9D9
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Education is a cornerstone of FDA’s efforts to stop the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use. In addition, FDA’s Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan includes enforcement actions designed to protect kids from the harms of e-cigarettes.https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/youth-and-tobacco/fdas-youth-tobacco-prevention-plan?utm_source=CTPTwitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ctp-trc …
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