LOS ANGELES, CA: (CALL TO ACTION UPDATED!) FLAVOR BAN hearing THURS, DEC 5th @ 1PM! TAKE ACTION by sending a message NOW. It’s very important that CONSUMERS also attend to support shops & put a human face to these bans, even if you don’t plan to speak!
CA – Los Angeles – Stop a Flavor Ban!
RESEARCH: A 2018 RODENT study claimed that humans vaping negatively affects wound healing just like smoking. But a new HUMAN study finds NRT, which uses the exact same nicotine as most open system vapor products, does NOT negatively affect wound healing.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Does Not Drive Post Surgery Risks
ADVOCACY: Are you also on Facebook and tired of weeding through all of the chatter to find the latest news for your state? Join your CASAA State Facebook group!
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IN THE NEWS: FDA nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn has moved forward in the nominee process. He responded to committee pressure to “deal with” vaping by saying decisions “need to be guided by science and data, congruent with the law.” We agree! And as a cancer researcher, we hope he appreciates the proven effects of Tobacco Harm Reduction products! Dr, Hahn still needs to be confirmed by a Senate vote, which has not yet been scheduled.
F.D.A. Nominee Clears Senate Panel
RESEARCH: This time the mice are on our side! Study findings suggest even flavored vapor doesn’t increase the risk of pneumonia (in mice.) Of course, there are hundreds of thousands of human vapers, who have vaped for years without getting pneumonia, too!
E-cigarettes do NOT increase pneumonia risks, study suggests | Daily Mail Online
THE MORE YOU KNOW: CDC describes an epidemic as “an INCREASE, often sudden, in the number of cases of a DISEASE above what is normally expected in that population in that area.” See: cdc.gov
What epidemic has ever led to DECREASED RISK OF DISEASE (e.g. less smoking)?
TAKING ACTION: (PENNSYLVANIA) The #WeVapeWeVote Rally is Tuesday, December 10th, 4:30PM – 7PM at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA!
See the Facebook event page for more information: CLICK HERE FOR EVENT PAGE