US: Massachusetts temporarily banning sale of vaping products

goverr of Massachusetts declared a public health emergency Tuesday and ordered a four-month ban on sale of vaping products in state, apparently first action of its kind in nation. Republican Gov. Charlie Baker’s order was quickly approved by state Public Health Council and applies to all vaping products and devices. ban, though temporary, is broer than moves in at least two states, Michigan and New York, to ban only vape flavours.

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anuncement comes amidst concerns

His anuncement came amid growing concern about health effects of vaping products, including deaths. ministration said that as of Tuesday, 61 cases of potential cases of lung disease related to use of electronic cigarettes and vaping in Massachusetts h been reported to state. Three confirmed cases and two probable Massachusetts cases of vaping-associated pulmonary disease have been reported to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“ use of e-cigarettes and marijuana vaping products is exploding, and we are seeing reports of serious lung illnesses, particularly in our young people,” Baker said at a news conference at Massachusetts Statehouse.

State health officials this month health began requiring collection of data on potential cases of lung disease related to use of electronic cigarettes and vaping in Massachusetts. During temporary ban, Baker said, ministration will work with medical experts and state and federal officials to better understand vaping illnesses and work on ditional steps to dress public health crisis. That, he said, could include legislation and regulations. ministration will also work on providing more resources for a public awareness campaign and smoking cessation programs, he said. CDC is investigating outbreak but has t yet identified a common e-cigarette or ingredient. Nine deaths have been reported.

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Reactions

Dr Anne Schuchat, of CDC, told a congressional subcommittee Tuesday that she believes “hundreds more” lung illnesses have been reported to health authorities since Thursday when CDC put tally at 530 confirmed and probable cases. Michael Seilback, assistant vice president for state public policy at American Lung Association, ackwledged move by Massachusetts and said federal Food and Drug ministration w needs to step up.

“From our perspective, it’s absence of strong federal action by FDA that is forcing states to have to make choices like this on how y are going to protect children and ults from public health emergency of e-cigarettes,” he said.

Convenience store owners who rely on foot traffic brought in by sale of vaping products are going to be concerned by decision, according to Jon Hurst, president of Retailers Association of Massachusetts. “re are clearly some issues re. question is, what’s problem? Is it product being sold on shelves by companies like Juul, or is it off-brand stuff coming from or countries and sold on internet?” Hurst said. “I hope we can all work toger and find out what is problem and find a solution soon.”

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Massachusetts house speaker reacts

Democratic Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo said Tuesday that his legislative chamber is committed to dressing vaping and tobacco use among children. House is reviewing a bill that would ban sale or distribution of any flavoured tobacco or vape product to any consumer. bill would carve out an exception for smoking bars.

“We look forward to collaborating with our partners in senate and with Baker ministration to develop long-term, legislative solutions to se issues,” DeLeo said in a news release. A lawmaker in Rhode Island also plans to introduce a bill to ban sale of flavoured e-cigarettes in that state after new legislative session begins in January.

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