Vaping Epidemic update
**The number of deaths associated with the vaping illness is now 33, with 1,479 cases being reported. The main culprit in these illnesses is thought to be the oils used in vape juices.
**Juul is preparing to halt the sales of most of it's flavored products.
**on October 16,
the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on legislation that would prohibit the sale of nearly all flavored tobacco products, including mint and menthol products, and raise the minimum age of sale of tobacco products to 21
**also on 10/16, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel began work to seek an immediate stay to the court action earlier in the week that allowed flavored vape juices back on Michigan store shelves.
**the CDC is still recommending that no one use vape products; help with vaping addiction for youth can be found
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