7NEWS: Warning as six people rushed to NSW hospitals after using vapes bought on Snapchat
“If parents or carers are concerned someone has been poisoned by liquid nicotine, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 immediately. If they have collapsed or are not breathing, immediately call 000 for an ambulance,” a spokesperson said.
E-cigarettes and e-liquids containing nicotine became a prescription only item in all Australian states from October 2021.But authorities are concerned they are still being sold in stores and online, causing major health problems. “Vaping places young people at risk of lifelong serious health issues, including long-lasting effects of exposing their developing brains to nicotine, as many vapes have been found to contain high levels of nicotine even when they are not labelled as such,” a NSW health spokesperson said.
“Vapes may contain dangerous chemicals, including those found in weedkiller and nail polish remover, which can cause irreversible damage to the health and development of young people. “Health harms associated with vaping include throat irritation, cough, dizziness, headaches, nausea, and lung injury.”NSW Health advises any parents concerned about their children vaping to
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