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UK Launches First Children's Vaping Clinic to Combat Crisis

3/23/2025

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Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Merseyside has launched the UK's first vaping clinic for children, addressing the alarming rise in vaping among kids as young as 11. This pioneering clinic provides therapy and nicotine replacement options, while the "Love Your Lungs" campaign seeks to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping. With around one million UK children having experimented with vaping, this initiative is crucial for their health.

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Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Merseyside has launched the UK's first vaping clinic for children, addressing the alarming rise in vaping among kids as young as 11. This pioneering clinic provides therapy and nicotine replacement options, while the "Love Your Lungs" campaign seeks to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping. With around one million UK children having experimented with vaping, this initiative is crucial for their health.