Report last updated on October 22, 2019 with data from January 01, 2019 - October 19, 2019.

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Data Source: Florida Department of Health, Division of Disease Control and Health Protection, Florida Bureau of Epidemiology.

Data Note(s)

• The counts here represent the cases of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use, or Vaping reported into Florida's reportable disease surveillance system, Merlin.
• Legal authority: Pursuant to section 381.0031(6), Florida Statutes, and Rule 64D- 3.041, Florida Administrative Code, the Department and its authorized representatives, when deemed necessary to protect the public’s health, may conduct epidemiological investigations and follow-up to confirm the diagnosis, treatment and causes of any disease or condition to determine appropriate methods of outbreak and communicable disease control.

* Includes vaping using an electronic device (e.g., electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS), electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, vaporizer, vape(s), vape pen, dab pen, or other) to inhale substances (e.g., nicotine, marijuana, THC, THC concentrates, CBD, synthetic cannabinoids, flavorings, or other substances), with or without smoking of any plant, chemical, or substance.