*Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *

November 15, 2019

*MEDIA ADVISORY *

*Governor Parson to Hold Follow-Up Press Conference on Youth Vaping Awareness Campaign*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) *Monday, November 18, 2019, Governor Mike Parson will hold a follow-up press conference to launch the state's "Clear the Air" public awareness campaign to educate, warn, and deter the use of vaping devices among Missouri's youth.

In October, Governor Parson signed Executive Order 19-18 directing the Departments of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and Public Safety (DPS) to use existing resources to develop a statewide campaign to educate, warn, and deter the use of vaping devices among Missouris youth.

As of November 15, 2019, there have been 35 cases of lung injuries associated with the use of vaping products in Missouri, including two deaths, with a majority of such cases involving individuals age 15 - 24.



*Who: *Governor Mike Parson

Dr. Randall Williams, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director

Margie Vandeven, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education

Sandy Karsten, Missouri Department of Public Safety Director

Dottie Taylor, Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control State Supervisor

*What: *Governor Parson to hold follow-up press conference on "Clear the Air" youth vaping

awareness campaign

*When: *Monday, November 18, 2019, at 12:30 p.m.

*Where: *Governor's Office (Room 216)

State Capitol

*Media:* Open

"*Mult-Box will be provided for audio."



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*Contact: Kelli R. Jones*

Communications Director

Work: 573-751-0765

Mobile: 573-508-9072

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov


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