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MCHD begins Moderna COVID 19 Bivalent Booster doses on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022

E-cigarettes and Youth: What Parents Need to Know

WHAT ARE E-CIGARETTES?

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-powered devices that deliver nicotine, flavorings, and other ingredients to the user. Using e-cigarettes is sometimes called “vaping.” E-cigarettes do not create harmless “water vapor” – they create an aerosol that can contain harmful chemicals.

HOW MANY YOUTH ARE USING E-CIGARETTES?

  • E-cigarettes have been the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youth since 2014.
  • In 2020, CDC and FDA data showed that at least 3.6 million U.S. youth, including about 1 in 5 high school students and about 1 in 20 middle school students, used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days.

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Learn More at CDC.gov