How parents can counter teen vaping as FDA authorizes flavored e-cigarettes for adults

Summary

Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students (1.63 million kids) reported using e-cigarettes in 2024, a decline from previous years but still making them the most commonly used tobacco products among teens. The FDA recently authorized fruit-flavored vapes for the first time, intended for adults trying to quit traditional cigarettes, but experts worry this could reignite youth vaping rates. The article explores how parents and educators can counteract the appeal of vaping through education, open communication, and support for quitting, as nearly 9 in 10 kids who vape choose flavored products.

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