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How many people have gotten sick and who has died?
As of Friday, there have been more than 450 possible cases of lung illness associated with using e-cigarettes reported to the CDC across 33 states and the US Virgin Islands. The numbers have been changing frequently.
What have vaping illness investigation found so far?
The federal investigation into the link between vaping and severe lung illnesses is ongoing and has not identified a cause, but all reported cases have indicated the use of e-cigarette products and some patients have reported using e-cigarettes containing cannabinoid products, such as THC.
What do doctors say?
The CDC says e-cigarettes should never be used by youth, young adults, pregnant women or adults who do not currently use tobacco products.
What is the US Food and Drug Administration doing?
FDA spokeswoman Stephanie Caccomo said in an emailed statement Tuesday that getting to the bottom of the illnesses linked with vaping remains a “top priority” for the agency and its partners.
Is there action to ban e-cigarette products?
New York’s Cuomo wants to ban flavored e-cigarettes and said in a statement Monday that he will advance new legislation to do so.
VAPING RISKS
British health experts have also raised concerns over the health risks of vaping - but Public Health England said they are not aware of any similar incidents in the UK.
VAPING IN THE UK
Health officials, including Public Health England, recommend vaping to smokers trying to quit.
The UK versus USA - how vaping compares
TWO chemicals found in two popular vaping flavours could destroy lung function, experts have warned.
Death in Kansas Linked to Vaping
Earlier today, officials in Kansas confirmed that a person over age 50 died from a lung disease linked to vaping or the use of e-cigarettes. So far, it is unclear exactly what type of vaping products the person consumed.
The Beginning of An Outbreak?
This most recent death is the latest in what appears to be a growing string of related deaths. Already, some in the media and elsewhere are referring to it as an “outbreak.”
