Vaping-Related Respiratory Illness Outbreak

 

• There have been 3 cases reported in Arizona. No deaths have been reported in Arizona.

https://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/tobacco-chronic-disease/vape-outbreak/index.php

Vaping-Related Respiratory Illness Outbreak

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Vaping-Related Respiratory Illness Outbreak

 

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• There have been 3 cases reported in Arizona. No deaths have been reported in Arizona.
• There have been 530 cases reported in nationwide in 38 states and 1 U.S. territory. Seven deaths have been reported from 6 states.
• If you are experiencing symptoms consistent with vaping-related respiratory illness, seek medical care immediately.
• Healthcare providers should report suspected cases of vaping-related respiratory illnesses in hospitalized patients to the Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Overview

We join the CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), other state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners by investigating a multistate outbreak of lung disease associated with e-cigarette product (devices, liquids, refill pods, and/or cartridges) use.

Patients have reported symptoms that include:

• cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain
• nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• fatigue, fever, or weight loss

The investigation has not identified any specific substance or e-cigarette product that is linked to all cases. Vaping devices containing both nicotine and cannabinoid substances have been identified in this investigation.

• If you are experiencing symptoms consistent with vaping-related respiratory illness, seek medical care immediately.
• Healthcare providers should report suspected cases of vaping-related respiratory illnesses in hospitalized patients to the Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Resources

• Arizona Department of Health Services Announces Three Cases of Vaping-Related Respiratory Illness, September 17, 2019
• ADHS Vape Prevention
• CDC Website: Outbreak of Lung Illness Associated with Using E-cigarette Products
• CDC Health Alert Network “Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Using E-Cigarette Products” (August 31, 2019)

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• For the Public
• For Healthcare Providers
• Local Health Departments

For the Public

• If you or your child is experiencing symptoms and you suspect it may be related to vaping, contact your healthcare provider.
• There is no safe level of nicotine for children, and they should never use any vape device. Parents should talk to their children about the dangers of vape.
• Women who are pregnant should not use e-cigarette products.
• If you do use vape, do not modify the device or add any substances to these products that are not intended by the manufacturer.
• If you do use vape and experience symptoms like those reported in this outbreak, seek medical care immediately.

Resources

• CDC Outbreak Page for the Public
• ADHS Vape Prevention
• Arizona Youth Vape Awareness Campaign

There have been 7 cases reported in Arizona. No deaths have been reported in Arizona.

There have been 8 cases reported in Arizona. No deaths have been reported in Arizona.

https://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/tobacco-chronic-disease/vape-outbreak/index.php

• There have been 12 cases reported in Arizona. No deaths have been reported in Arizona.
• There have been 1,479 cases reported by 49 states (all except Alaska), the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. There have been 33 deaths confirmed in 24 states
• https://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/tobacco-chronic-disease/vape-outbreak/index.php

• There have been 13 cases reported in Arizona. No deaths have been reported in Arizona.
• There have been 1,888 cases reported by 49 states (all except Alaska), the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. There have been 37 deaths confirmed in 24 states.
• https://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/tobacco-chronic-disease/vape-outbreak/index.php

• There have been 14 cases reported in Arizona. No deaths have been reported in Arizona.
• There have been 2,051 cases reported by 49 states (all except Alaska), the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. There have been 39 deaths confirmed in 24 states and the District of Columbia.
• https://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/tobacco-chronic-disease/vape-outbreak/index.php