California Governor Announces Executive Action Against Flavored E-Cigs

The transcript discusses the youth vaping epidemic, focusing on the advertising and taxing of e-cigarettes. Governor Newsom highlights the urgent need to ban flavored vape products due to their severe health impacts. He outlines his efforts to work with California's legislature to limit e-cigarette use and describes state initiatives to combat vaping, including cracking down on counterfeit products, updating warning labels, and launching an ad campaign. Newsom also acknowledges national efforts but emphasizes the need for more action. The transcript concludes with statistics on vaping-related illnesses and deaths.

What is the significance of flavored vape products in the context of the youth vaping epidemic?

What role does the CDC play in the context of vaping-related illnesses as mentioned in the text?