Why Vaping is a Bad Choice for our Kids
Our kids are becoming addicted quickly to the enticing flavors of the liquid nicotine concentrate of the vape. A recent study says that 1 in 4 high school students currently vape and that number increases in seniors in high school. Our kids are becoming addicted to a harmful product.
Here at West Genesee Central School District, we have held information sessions for our students and parents in grades 6-12 about the dangers of vaping and prevention. Our health classes educate students on the dangers of the addiction and harmful factors of nicotine and the additives in the vape flavors.
Please use this resource page to inform yourself or help those who are using about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping:
Teen Vaping Information Sheet
Teen Vaping – What you need to know (Flyer)
OCM BOCES Resources Concerning Vaping
Resources for Students
- Truth Initiative
- National Institutes of Health
- Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – The Real Cost
- National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
Resources for Schools
- Tools to Navigate Vaping is Schools Webinar Nov 13th
- Making Vaping History – MA
- Free downloadable posters
- Catch my Breath
Resources for Teachers
- National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
- The Real Cost of Vaping: Resources and lesson plan for teachers
- Healthy Futures Curriculum Stanford
- CDC
Resources for Families
- American Lung Association
- Know the Risks
- Know the Risks – Parent Tip Sheet
- CDC – Parent Information Sheet
Resources for Families/Communities
New York State Center for School Health
Videos from PBS Newshour
- Educators worry students don’t know vaping health risks
- How teens are reacting to news of vaping dangers
- Why it’s so hard to find cause of deaths linked to vaping
If you have any trouble accessing the PDF documents on this page, please contact the Publications Office at publications@westgenesee.org or call (315) 487-2179.