As ongoing investigations continue and additional cases come to light, this guidance will help clinicians evaluate patients, manage their care, and act on critical follow-up.
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NEW from @CDCgov today: Clinical guidance for healthcare providers treating patients with lung injuries linked to e-cigarette or vaping products. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2019/p1011-guidance-health-lung-injury.html …
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The guidance follows the release of new data showing lung illnesses associated with e-cigarette or vaping products in 49 states, DC and the U.S. Virgin Islands – totaling 1,299 cases (as of 10/8/19). Of those, there have been 26 deaths in 21 states.
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@CDCgov reported 76% of the cases involved THC products (with or without nicotine) and recommends avoiding e-cigarette or vaping products that contain THC. They also reiterated that NO youth, young adult or pregnant women should use ANY e-cigarette or vaping product.Show this thread -
E-cigarette and vaping products pose tremendous risks for our youth and young adults. That’s why I issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory on this epidemic last year. Know the risks & get the facts: https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/
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Wow most inept agencies in the world. 10 weeks n they still don't know n lie about illegal THC carts. Amazing, if this was a real health epidemic we would all be dead by now. SMH .
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How about a very clear and concise message to the American people that starts off with "tainted black market THC liquid has killed several people and seriously injured hundreds.
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How about people not making laws and rules and banning something they know absolutely nothing about, and then blatenly LYING to the public. You know. Just a thought. We know it's hard to see reason when there are dollar signs in your eyes. Focus.
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