niman Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 Mississippi Cases Last updated September 23, 2019. Outbreak Cases 3 Since September 17, 2019 Deaths 0 Age Range 28–33 Healthcare providers: Report suspected cases to MSDH at 601-576-7725 or 601-576-7400 after hours, weekends and holidays. https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,418.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted September 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 The Mississippi State Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of severe lung illness related to e-cigarette use (vaping). This investigation is part of a national outbreak of vaping-related pulmonary illness whose cause has yet to be determined. About This Outbreak Nationally, all reported cases have a history of e-cigarette product use or vaping. Most of the cases have reported vaping cannabis products, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Many patients have reported using THC and nicotine. Some have reported the use of e-cigarette products containing only nicotine. The specific cause of these lung injuries remains unknown. No single e-cigarette product, device or ingredient has been consistently identified in all cases. More outbreak information from the CDC Mississippi Cases Last updated September 23, 2019. Outbreak Cases 3 Since September 17, 2019 Deaths 0 Age Range 28–33 Healthcare providers: Report suspected cases to MSDH at 601-576-7725 or 601-576-7400 after hours, weekends and holidays. Symptoms Symptoms of severe pulmonary disease include: cough shortness of breath chest pain nausea or vomiting diarrhea fever fatigue Symptoms develop anywhere from over a few days of use to weeks of using e-cigarettes. If you have recently used an e-cigarette or vaping product and you have symptoms like these, see your healthcare provider. Recommendations Until an exact cause of the illness has been determined, the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following actions: If you are concerned about the health risks, consider refraining from using e-cigarettes or vaping products. If you are an adult who used e-cigarettes containing nicotine to quit cigarette smoking, do not return to smoking cigarettes. If you have recently used an e-cigarette or vaping product and you have symptoms like those reported above, see your healthcare provider. If you are an adult who wants to quit smoking, use approaches that are approved and effective. The Mississippi Tobacco Quitline offers free, expert help in quitting. E-cigarette use Youth and young adults should not use e-cigarette products. Find out more » Women who are pregnant should not use e-cigarette products. Find out more » Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start using e-cigarette products. The Mississippi State Department of Health cautions Mississippians to not buy products off the street containing THC or other cannabinoids. Do not modify or add substances to e-cigarette products that are not intended by the manufacturer. Healthcare Providers Mississippi Healthcare Providers are asked to report any cases of severe pulmonary disease with no clear cause and a history of e-cigarette product use within the past 90 days to MSDH at 601-576-7725. Reporting of cases helps MSDH and the CDC determine more about the cause of these pulmonary illnesses. Ask all patients who report e-cigarette product use within the last 90 days about signs and symptoms of pulmonary illness. Update: Health Professional Advisory: Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with E-Cigarette (Vaping) Product More Information Outbreak information from the CDC: What You Need to Know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted September 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first vaping-associated death. The death was in an individual under the age of 30. So far, Mississippi has four identified cases of serious lung injury related to vaping, all in individuals between 18 and 34 years of age. [MSDH’s age range reporting has been changed to match statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted September 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first vaping-associated death. The death was in an individual under the age of 30. So far, Mississippi has four identified cases of serious lung injury related to vaping, all in individuals between 18 and 34 years of age. [MSDH’s age range reporting has been changed to match statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).] Mississippi is part of a national investigation into severe pulmonary disease or lung injury linked to the use of e-cigarette products (vaping). Nationwide, as of September 19, there have been 530 cases of lung illness reported from 38 states and one U.S. territory. Seven deaths have been reported from six states. “Any death related to vaping is one too many, and this is entirely preventable,” said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers. “We grieve with the family over this loss, and our hopes are that this helps emphasize how serious the dangers of vaping can be.” Byers said that many of the cases in the US report vaping cannabis products, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), some have reported only vaping nicotine products. However, no specific product such as the device, liquid, refill pods or cartridge has been clearly identified as the cause of illness. Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said that serious lung injury from vaping has become a national epidemic that healthcare partners across the country are trying to address. “I think we are just now starting to see some of the dangerous health outcomes of vaping,” said Dr. Dobbs. “There is still so much we don’t know. It’s uncharted territory.” Symptoms of severe vaping-related lung illness include cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, fever and fatigue. Symptoms develop anywhere from over a few days of use to weeks of using e-cigarettes. Until an exact cause of the illness has been determined, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following actions: If you are concerned about the health risks, consider refraining from using e-cigarettes or vaping products. If you are an adult who used e-cigarettes containing nicotine to quit cigarette smoking, do not return to smoking cigarettes. If you have recently used an e-cigarette or vaping product and you have symptoms like those reported above, see your healthcare provider. Additionally, Mississippians are urged to not buy products off the street containing THC or other cannabinoids. Do not modify or add substances to e-cigarette products that are not intended by the manufacturer. For more information on the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping, visit the MSDH website at HealthyMS.com/lungillness. Press Contact: MSDH Office of Communications, (601) 576-7667Note to media: After hours or during emergencies, call 601-576-7400. This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Mississippi State Department of Health · 570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive · Jackson, MS 39216 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted September 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 Mississippi Cases Last updated September 26, 2019. Outbreak Cases 4 Since September 17, 2019 Deaths 1 Age Range Under 18 years: 0 18–34 years: 4 35+ years: 0 Healthcare providers: Report suspected cases to MSDH at 601-576-7725 or 601-576-7400 after hours, weekends and holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) Mississippi Cases Last updated October 1, 2019. Outbreak Cases 5 Since September 17, 2019 Deaths 1 Age Range Under 18 years: 0 18–34 years: 5 35+ years: 0 Healthcare providers: Report suspected cases to MSDH at 601-576-7725 or 601-576-7400 after hours, weekends and holidays. https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,418.html Edited October 9, 2019 by niman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Mississippi Cases Last updated October 16, 2019. Outbreak Cases 5 Since September 17, 2019 Deaths 1 Age Range Under 18 years: 0 18–34 years: 5 35+ years: 0 https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,418.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Mississippi Cases Last updated October 22, 2019. Outbreak Cases 7 Since September 17, 2019 Hospitalized 6 (86%) Deaths 1 Case Statistics Sex Male: 5 (71%); Female: 2 (29%) Age range Under 18 years: 0 18–34 years: 7 35+ years: 0 Product usage Reported exclusive use of THC-containing/CBD-containing products: 3 (43%) Reported using both nicotine-containing and THC-containing/CBD-containing products: 1 (14%) Reported exclusive use of nicotine-containing products: 3 (43%) Healthcare providers: Report suspected cases to MSDH at 601-576-7725 or 601-576-7400 after hours, weekends and holidays. https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,418.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Mississippi Cases Last updated November 5, 2019. Outbreak Cases 9 Since September 17, 2019 Hospitalized 8 (89%) Deaths 1 Case Statistics Sex Male: 6 (67%); Female: 3 (33%) Age range Under 18 years: 0 18–34 years: 7 35+ years: 2 Product usage Reported exclusive use of THC-containing/CBD-containing products: 5 (56%) Reported using both nicotine-containing and THC-containing/CBD-containing products: 1 (11%) Reported exclusive use of nicotine-containing products: 3 (33%) https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,418.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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