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Too many unanswered questions about vaping | Editorial

Vaping, long seen as a 'safe' alternative to smoking, is suddenly at the heart of a rash of illnesses and death nationwide. Amid the furor, the fear, and the calls for banning these products, some caution is in order. And that goes for vapers themselves as well.

In this Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 photo, a woman loads liquid into her vaping device in Harmony, Pa. On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, The Centers for Disease and Prevention on said 219 vaping-related illnesses in the U.S. were reported in the past week. The number continues to rise, now reaching about 1,300 cases and at least 26 deaths.
In this Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 photo, a woman loads liquid into her vaping device in Harmony, Pa. On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, The Centers for Disease and Prevention on said 219 vaping-related illnesses in the U.S. were reported in the past week. The number continues to rise, now reaching about 1,300 cases and at least 26 deaths.Read moreKeith Srakocic / AP