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Texas school, health advocates tackling youth vaping

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Experts concerned about vaping among children in Texas

Texas school and health advocates said vaping among children is a growing crisis.
Vaping

Woman diagnosed with lipoid pneumonia after using vaping products in Travis County, lawsuit claims

The lawsuit lists Juul Labs, Pax Labs, Altria Group, Evolv LLC, Mamasan LLC, Axiocore Corporation and Yogi E-Liquid as the defendants in this case.
Defenders

Nearly a quarter of all vape-related injuries in Texas are found in teens

Testimony heard in the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services showed minors make up 22% of the injuries.
Health

Austin Public Health launches webpage for vaping-related lung injury updates

As of Oct. 25, Austin Public Health was investigating 12 cases of vaping-related lung injuries in Austin or Travis County.
Nation World

Vaping-related illnesses in US still rising, but more slowly

The outbreak is still happening, but the count of new cases has dropped for three straight weeks
Health

As vape-related injuries double, Austin ISD is doing something about it

AISD's new push centers around Red Ribbon Week.
Nation World

DEA to accept vaping products on National Drug Take Back Day

National Prescription Take Back day is Saturday, October 26.
Nation World

Juul halts sales of fruit, dessert flavors for e-cigarettes

Juul will continue selling its most popular flavors: mint and menthol.
Nation World

Vaping-related illnesses still rising, though at slower pace

Health officials of Thursday said there have been nearly 1,500 cases and at least 33 deaths in the mysterious outbreak.
Health

As vaping concerns increase nationwide, Pflugerville shop owner fears economic impacts

Most patients report using vaping products that contain THC, which are illegal to sell in Texas.
Nation World

US vaping-related deaths rise to at least 26, cause still a mystery

Until a cause is pinpointed, the CDC is advising Americans to refrain from using any vaping products.