MONTGOMERY-As of September 18, 2019, there are 15 Alabama residents under investigation for probable cases of lung disease associated with e-cigarette product use, or vaping.
Alabama is currently not included in the national case numbers since we are in the process of investigating reports.
ADPH is joining other state health departments in requesting health care providers to report any cases of suspected serious respiratory illness they treat among patients who use electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices.
For those who are ready to kick the habit, the Alabama Tobacco Quitline is available. Alabama residents may call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit quitnowalabama.com for help. The Quitline provides free, individualized coaching to help any type of smoker or tobacco user, including e-cigarettes and vape, to quit. In addition, the Quitline offers up to eight weeks of free nicotine patches to those medically eligible and enrolled in the program. Quitline coaching services are available seven days a week from 6 a.m. to midnight.
For additional information on electronic cigarettes and their health effects, visit www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/index.htm. For more information on quitting tobacco, please visit ADPH Tobacco Prevention and Control at alabamapublichealth.gov/tobacco.
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