A scary incident at Interlachen High School is putting a spotlight on a growing vaping problem across the U.S. involving kids
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An investigation revealed the two students who were taken to the hospital had been vaping with several other students in the same bathroom prior to getting sick. All the students who were questioned by the school resource officer admitted vaping inside the bathroom. They were all under 18 which is the legal age to purchase and use a vape. According to investigators, all the students involved were also searched by a school administrator. The search turned up three different flavored vapes.
The investigation further revealed some students placed their vapes in the ceiling of one of the girl’s bathrooms. A search of the bathroom led to the discovery of a vape hidden inside the ceiling.News4JAX reached out to Dr. Randy Thornton of Jacksonville Pediatrics and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. He says kids showing up in the emergency room after vaping has become a common occurrence.
“Usually, it’s lung related. It’s coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and trouble keeping up with your friends,” said Dr. Thornton. The Centers for Disease Control said vaping can be dangerous to kids, especially while their bodies are still developing. According to the CDC:Studies show that the use of e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes by kids can lead to mental health problems like depression.Children have been poisoned by swallowing, breathing, or absorbing e-cigarette liquid through their skin or eyes.
Dr. Thornton brought up the issue of psychological health issues that arise from vaping at a young age.
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