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IDPH Says Seven New Cases of Vaping-Related Severe Respiratory Illness Identified In Iowa Last Week

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) says the number of vaping-related cases of severe respiratory illnesses has risen in the state. As of Friday, Oct. 11, seven new cases have been reported with more being investigated, bringing the total in Iowa to 38 patients. Only five of those cases, or about 87 percent, have not been connected to the use of illicit THC products. Department officials say they are continuing work with clinical and public health partners from across Iowa to determine a specific cause for these illnesses. The IDPH recommends “Iowans should not use vaping and e-cigarette products, since the cause of this outbreak is not yet clear and the long-term health impacts of these products are unknown. Anyone who has been vaping or using e-cigarette products and is having trouble breathing should seek medical care.” Nearly 1,300 cases of severe respiratory illness linked to vaping have been reported nationwide, including 26 deaths. Links with more information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and IDPH can be found included with this story on our website.

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