Mayor Greg Fischer, JCPS superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio and public health officials are issuing a public health warning about vaping.Officials said the health warning comes amid a national outbreak of severe lung injuries due to the use of e-cigarettes and other vaping products.Thirteen people have died from vaping-related illnesses across the country, including one in Indiana.Recently, health officials confirmed Kentucky's first case of a vaping-related illness.According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, a white man in his 30s reported using a modified vape system. They said he used nicotine, but no THC or synthetic cannabinoid.That man has been diagnosed with severe pulmonary disease due to vaping. It's the first confirmed case in the state.Health officials said Monday that at least one of 20 cases being investigated statewide is in Louisville, but it is unclear whether that's the confirmed case.Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Department of Public Health and Wellness, who also serves as the city's chief health strategist urged parents, teachers and mentors to talk to children about potentially deadly consequences of vaping.Vaping has been illegal in Louisville at indoor public places and work sites since 2017.Several states have put bans on the sale of flavored vaping products.

Mayor Greg Fischer, JCPS superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio and public health officials are issuing a public health warning about vaping.

Officials said the health warning comes amid a national outbreak of severe lung injuries due to the use of e-cigarettes and other vaping products.


Thirteen people have died from vaping-related illnesses across the country, including one in Indiana.

Recently, health officials confirmed Kentucky's first case of a vaping-related illness.

According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, a white man in his 30s reported using a modified vape system. They said he used nicotine, but no THC or synthetic cannabinoid.

That man has been diagnosed with severe pulmonary disease due to vaping. It's the first confirmed case in the state.

Health officials said Monday that at least one of 20 cases being investigated statewide is in Louisville, but it is unclear whether that's the confirmed case.

Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Department of Public Health and Wellness, who also serves as the city's chief health strategist urged parents, teachers and mentors to talk to children about potentially deadly consequences of vaping.

Vaping has been illegal in Louisville at indoor public places and work sites since 2017.

Several states have put bans on the sale of flavored vaping products.