(AKA, vapes, JUULs, vape pens, e-hookahs)

E-cigs, or vapes, are battery-powered devices that deliver harmful nicotine and flavoring in the form of an aerosol that a user inhales and exhales. They come in many shapes and sizes. While some vape devices are made to look like regular cigarettes, many could easily be mistaken for other everyday items, like USB flash drives and pens.

What are the known risks of e-cigs?2

While e-cigarettes may be less harmful than regular cigarettes, that does not mean that they are harmless. Here’s why: