CDC Warns Against Using E-Cigarette Products From Unauthorized Sources

The CDC has issued a warning against using vaping ingredients bought on the street and modifying e-cigarette products, especially for teenagers and pregnant women, as vaping-related illnesses rise. Juul, a leading e-cigarette company, is under investigation by several states for its marketing practices, particularly towards younger audiences. The company claims it never targeted children and has taken steps to distance itself from younger users by selling flavored pods online to those over 21 and deleting social media accounts. Juul is cooperating with health regulators and is in contact with the CDC regarding the recent illnesses.

What specific advice did the CDC give to teenagers and pregnant women regarding e-cigarettes?

• To use e-cigarettes with caution

• To never use e-cigarettes

• To use only flavored e-cigarettes

• To use e-cigarettes only if prescribed by a doctor

Which states are mentioned as the latest to investigate Juul's marketing practices?

• Texas and Florida

• Ohio and Michigan

• California and New York

• Illinois and Washington DC

What action has Juul taken to distance itself from a younger audience?

• Stopped selling e-cigarettes altogether

• Increased the price of its products

• Introduced new flavors targeting adults

• Sold flavored pods only online to those over 21

What is Juul's stance on the legal age for purchasing tobacco products?

• It supports raising the age to 21

• It supports lowering the age to 18

• It has no official stance

• It supports raising the age to 25

What has Juul's CEO stated about the recent vaping-related illnesses?

• They are worrisome and the company is in contact with the CDC

• They are a result of using Juul products incorrectly

• They are not related to Juul products

• They are exaggerated by the media