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Advocates Calling for Ban on Flavored E-cigarettes

NPR.org

Schools are back in session and health and education advocates are raising concern regarding the potential rise of e-cigarette use. Kate King is the resident-elect of the National Association of School Nurses. She says educators are seeing a rise in vaping as students return to in-person learning,

Many advocates are calling for the FDA to ban all flavored e-cigarettes since 85% of young vapers use them. Mathew Myers is president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

For more information, visit Tobacco Free Kids

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