In recent weeks, vaping and the use of e-cigarettes have been at the center of media attention. With the long-term effects of vaping unknown, and a rise in e-cigarette and vaping product use associated lung injury (EVALI), the safety of vaping is under investigation. [...] A statement from the US Surgeon General said he is “emphasizing the importance of protecting our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction and associated health risks by immediately addressing the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use. [...]