Vapes and Social Media: what parents can do

‘Vapes’ are readily available and very accessible to teenagers (and in some cases tweens), as many are purchasing them through social media platforms. While vaping products were initially marketed as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, growing evidence suggests they are very harmful.

Vaping has become increasingly popular among Australian teenagers, with some studies indicating that over one in ten high school students have tried vaping. Schools often ask the Safe on Social team to speak about the danger of ordering vapes online.