Kick the Vape campaign aims to get Philadelphia teens off e-cigarettes
The Philadelphia Department of Health kicked off its "Kick the Vape" campaign in an attempt to curb vaping among teens.
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The Philadelphia Department of Health kicked off its "Kick the Vape" campaign in an attempt to curb vaping among teens.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health launched a campaign called "Kick the Vape" on Wednesday to try to reduce the number of teenagers who use e-cigarettes. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Actress and singer Selena Gomez says vaping permanently changed her voice. It comes along with new research on why certain people are more likely to vape. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl has more.
The singer and actress says years of vaping has affected her vocal cords.
People who vape will now have a problem finding their favorite products because of a statewide ban in Pennsylvania that took effect today on most vape products.
Starting on Oct. 19, a large number of vapes will be illegal to sell in Pennsylvania.
A new study suggests vaping is not a good way to quit smoking traditional cigarettes. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.
A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, has been charged after she allegedly gave electronic cigarettes and suspected marijuana products to students, the Delaware County district attorney's office said. Police are asking parents to come forward if they have more information.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
Murphy signed the measure that moved to his desk amid a nationwide scare last year over mysterious illnesses linked to vaping.
If the governor signs the e-cigarette flavor ban, owners of vape shops like Juicy Puff in Washington Township say they're essentially out of business.
The new bill will restrict the sale of e-cigarettes in stores where children shop.
The bill is expected to go to City Council for a full vote in a couple of weeks.
About 2,100 people have gotten sick; 42 have died in the U.S., including in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The American Heart Association announced a new $20 million research investment to study teen vaping on Friday.
Apple's move was applauded by groups such as the American Heart Association and the ghd Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
Critics say banning flavored e-cigarette sales will only push teens and adults to black-market sellers.
The state has 17 cases, including one death.
Kevin Steele filed a civil complaint in the Court of Common Pleas.
The school district is resorting to unprecedented action to combat this crisis
Philadelphia City Councilmember William Greenlee, with the support of Mayor Jim Kenney and other councilmembers, introduced legislation that would crack down on the sale of e-cigarettes to minors.
Vaping is being blamed for at least eight deaths.
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine is recommending people not to vape.
Governor Phil Murphy announced the recommendations from an electronic smoking device task force that he created last month.
Officials said Thursday that an individual with a history of exposure to vaping died in August after a lengthy hospitalization.
