What Is Vaping?

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling an aerosol produced by an electronic vaping device. Vaping doesn’t require burning like cigarette smoking. The device heats a liquid into a vapour, which then turns into aerosol. This vapour is usually flavoured and can contain nicotine. Vaping is legal but restricted to people over the age of 18 in Manitoba.

If you are not a smoker, DO NOT start vaping! Vaping can increase your exposure to harmful chemicals, that can negatively affect your health.

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Downloads & Links

To learn more about the health concerns associated with vaping check out emerging research at the World Health Organization
Tobacco: E-cigarettes

E-cigarettes are harmful to health, a news item from the World Health Organization
E-cigarettes are harmful to health

Authors: Anne McCarthy, Caitriona Lee, Doireann O’Brien, and Jean Long explore Harms and benefits of e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products: A literature map
Date June 2020
Harms and benefits of e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products: A literature map

FAQ

Q: Where can I get information about talking to teens about vaping?

Check out Health Canada for some great information.