Pennsylvania announces first vaping-related death
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Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine has announced the first vaping-related death in the state. She recommended that people do not vape. “The lung injury cases are very serious, life-threatening and even fatal,” Dr. Levine said. “We do not yet know what is making people sick, and whether the illnesses are related to products being used, or potentially the delivery of those products. I strongly urge everyone who is vaping illegally bought products, in particular those with THC, to stop. In addition, there could be possible risks with legally purchased products. We want to warn people that investigations are ongoing and we advise they use extreme caution before using any vaping product at this time. ”The state has reported nine confirmed and 12 probable cases of the lung illness to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state is investigating another 63 cases. Officials say each of the individuals involved have suffered serious lung injuries and most have been hospitalized. Officials said e-cigarette aerosol is not harmless water vapor. It can contain harmful substances such as nicotine and ultrafine particles.
HARRISBURG, Pa. –
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine has announced the first vaping-related death in the state. She recommended that people do not vape.
“The lung injury cases are very serious, life-threatening and even fatal,” Levine said. “We do not yet know what is making people sick, and whether the illnesses are related to products being used, or potentially the delivery of those products. I strongly urge everyone who is vaping illegally bought products, in particular those with THC, to stop. In addition, there could be possible risks with legally purchased products. We want to warn people that investigations are ongoing and we advise they use extreme caution before using any vaping product at this time. ”
The state has reported nine confirmed and 12 probable cases of the lung illness to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state is investigating another 63 cases. Officials say each of the individuals involved have suffered serious lung injuries and most have been hospitalized.
Officials said e-cigarette aerosol is not harmless water vapor. It can contain harmful substances such as nicotine and ultrafine particles.
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