ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said she is “highly alarmed” about the recent series of vaping-related illnesses across the country.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a dozen people have died, including one person in Florida.
A total of 27 Floridians have been hospitalized with vaping-related lung illnesses, according to health officials.
The CDC has revealed that more than 800 people in 46 states, including Florida, have suffered vaping-related lung injuries.
According to the CDC, nearly 40% of vaping-related illnesses have affected people younger than 21.
The CDC has reported that many of the illnesses nationwide developed in patients who used THC- containing e-cigarette products.
The Florida Department of Health has not commented on the matter.
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