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Health Concerns Related To Electronic Cigarettes

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Electronic Cigarettes have become a new trend in the world. They are known by different names, such as vape pens, electronic hookahs, mods, or tank systems. Besides the different names, they are also available in different sizes and shapes and have a similar appearance to your regular cigarette. 

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CDC Launches Investigation of Lung Injury Associated with Vaping

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Ridgewood NJ, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to enhance the inter-agency response to the current investigation into cases of lung injury associated with e-cigarette product use, or vaping.

“CDC has made it a priority to find out what is causing this outbreak of e-cigarette or vaping-related injuries and deaths,” said CDC Director Robert Redfield, M.D. “Activation of CDC’s Emergency Operations Center allows us to enhance operations and provide additional support to CDC staff working to protect our Nation from this serious health threat.”

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