<p>The DOE, and the Department of Health (DOH), encourage students, parents, staff and all in the community to <b>read these resources about smoking and vaping.</b>. Smoking and vaping can affect lung health and may put students at greater risk for COVID-19 infection or severe illness. These resources are available on the DOH <a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/smoking-e-cigarettes.page&data=04%7c01%7cYDejesus8%40schools.nyc.gov%7c5624ca97c2574d2c1da008d871f8826c%7c18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7c0%7c0%7c637384659474684220%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=ueMjofE9jULd5Pc7YHKPg4vmOQ2y5RJqjvipqVAbVhM%3D&reserved=0">E-Cigarettes webpage</a> in multiple languages; printed copies of some resources below can be ordered by calling 311.</p><p>Resources for students:</p><ul><li>To join <a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://truthinitiative.org/about-this-is-quitting&data=04%7c01%7cYDejesus8%40schools.nyc.gov%7c5624ca97c2574d2c1da008d871f8826c%7c18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7c0%7c0%7c637384659474694213%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=FQoFVTzu3IFfh3vvq9JoU%2B7b4BO1fDxNb8mkSvOCNQw%3D&reserved=0">This Is Quitting</a>, a free Truth Initiative texting-support program for teens and young adults (ages 13 to 24), students can text “DROPTHEVAPE” to 88709;</li><li>Download a copy of <a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/smoke/tobacco-ecig-action-kit-hooked-comic.pdf&data=04%7c01%7cYDejesus8%40schools.nyc.gov%7c5624ca97c2574d2c1da008d871f8826c%7c18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7c0%7c0%7c637384659474704210%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=ECqmtKwPu/bwLkkvmbVLETt6/wVBkCly3sPC2p2b3Pg%3D&reserved=0">#DontGetHooked comic book</a> for middle school students (available via 311); and</li><li>Review this fact sheet <a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/smoke/teens-and-vaping.pdf&data=04%7c01%7cYDejesus8%40schools.nyc.gov%7c5624ca97c2574d2c1da008d871f8826c%7c18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7c0%7c0%7c637384659474704210%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=rdIyVGZlM4UcyOLkdo7gBYd/w4M7OucRwk1bqXOfBd0%3D&reserved=0">Teens and Vaping: What are the Risks?</a> for high school students (available via 311).</li></ul><p>Resources for families:</p><ul><li><a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/smoke/tobacco-ecig-action-kit-coaching-guide-children.pdf&data=04%7c01%7cYDejesus8%40schools.nyc.gov%7c5624ca97c2574d2c1da008d871f8826c%7c18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7c0%7c0%7c637384659474714209%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=qLGrHL/rU0Sy2msKHHfHsFy%2BxfkUABLuZi2aJv/ptEc%3D&reserved=0">How to Talk with Your Children About Tobacco and E-Cigarettes: A Coaching Guide</a> (available via 311); </li><li><a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/publications/health-bulletin/health-bulletin-120.page&data=04%7c01%7cYDejesus8%40schools.nyc.gov%7c5624ca97c2574d2c1da008d871f8826c%7c18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7c0%7c0%7c637384659474714209%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=HPRLpHncOLcYSSLpmsznwjnSD5BOqHphLuXdpzXFth0%3D&reserved=0">E-Cigarette Health Bulletin</a> (available via 311); and</li><li><a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/smoke/letter-e-cigarettes-illnesses.pdf&data=04%7c01%7cYDejesus8%40schools.nyc.gov%7c5624ca97c2574d2c1da008d871f8826c%7c18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7c0%7c0%7c637384659474724203%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=Tz7tydXC0ZiHa4U%2B0YYmpY34B/%2BDR9dfhQEKxwW2pbA%3D&reserved=0">Letter About E-Cigarette Lung Injury Outbreak</a>, includes information about COVID-19.</li></ul>
