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Everything Parents Need to Know About Vaping
An Informational Evening for Parents presented by: Kristina Hankins, the Community Resource Office of the Lexington Police Department
Kristina Hankins, Community Resource Officer of the Lexington Police Department, will be offering an informational evening for parents on Thursday, October 9 at 6:30pm at Lexington High School. Teens are likely to use electronic cigarettes rather than smoke cigarettes thinking that vaping is a safer alternative. Vaping continues to grow in popularity, even as more information about potential health risks comes to light. A recent Boston Globe article highlighted what the FDA calls a Vaping epidemic (https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/09/12/fda-cracks-down-vaping-orders-makers-address-sales-minors/JaiqQYzZAl4CINLufnkKlL/story.html?et_rid=1784501723&s_campaign=todaysheadlines:newsletter). Many parents don' know what to look for or what risks vaping poses to their kids. This evening Detective Hankins will display samples of popular electronic cigarettes, discuss why the habit is so appealing to kids and provide important information for parents.
This evening's event is free but pre-registration is required by contacting Lexington Community Education at 781 862 8043.
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