Vaping Harm Reduction
Don't smoke, don't start vaping.
Although they are considered to be significantly less harmful than smoking tobacco, there is not enough evidence to know what the long-term health effects of vaping might be. Adult smokers can reduce the risk of harm from smoking by switching completely to vaping, however vaping not advised for non-smokers. If you don't smoke, don't start vaping.
Recent research from Public Health Wales shows that 20% of secondary school aged learners have tried vaping. Vaping is not recommended for use by children and young people, or anyone who has never smoked, as vaping is not without harm. In the short term, people may suffer from headaches, sore throats, dizziness, and coughs. Vaping can lead to dependence on nicotine. Dependence on nicotine can negatively affect mental health and wellbeing, and can be disruptive to life and learning.
Additionally, disposable single use vaping devices harm the environment, over 50% of single use vapes in the in UK end up in landfill where they break down and release dangerous chemicals.
It is illegal to sell nicotine containing vaping devices to anyone under-18 or for adults to buy then on behalf of under-18's.
Vaping info
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Support with quitting vaping
If you currently vape, live in Powys, and want support to quit, there is lots of help available to you, depending on your circumstances
Read more information (Go to Support with quitting vaping)![](/image/21488/The-picture-shows-a-woman-exhaling-a-large-amount-of-smoke-from-her-mouth./gi-responsive__100.png?m=1720517947467)
Guidance for Schools
Public Health Wales have published comprehensive information and guidance on vaping for secondary aged learners in Wales
Read more information (Go to Guidance for Schools)![](/image/21488/The-picture-shows-a-woman-exhaling-a-large-amount-of-smoke-from-her-mouth./gi-responsive__100.png?m=1720517947467)
Bursting with Flavour Campaign
Recognising the potential harm of vaping in young people, Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board have developed with Cowshed Communications a public campaign aimed at raising awareness among young people on the harms of vaping.
Read more information (Go to Bursting with Flavour Campaign)![](/image/21488/The-picture-shows-a-woman-exhaling-a-large-amount-of-smoke-from-her-mouth./gi-responsive__100.png?m=1720517947467)
Report Underage Vape Sales
If you believe that a business or trader is in breach of trading standards, let us know and we will investigate further.
Read more information (Go to Report Underage Vape Sales)![](/image/21488/The-picture-shows-a-woman-exhaling-a-large-amount-of-smoke-from-her-mouth./gi-responsive__100.png?m=1720517947467)
Support with quitting vaping
If you currently vape, live in Powys, and want support to quit, there is lots of help available to you, depending on your circumstances
Read more information (Go to Support with quitting vaping)![](/image/21488/The-picture-shows-a-woman-exhaling-a-large-amount-of-smoke-from-her-mouth./gi-responsive__100.png?m=1720517947467)
Guidance for Schools
Public Health Wales have published comprehensive information and guidance on vaping for secondary aged learners in Wales
Read more information (Go to Guidance for Schools)![](/image/21488/The-picture-shows-a-woman-exhaling-a-large-amount-of-smoke-from-her-mouth./gi-responsive__100.png?m=1720517947467)
Bursting with Flavour Campaign
Recognising the potential harm of vaping in young people, Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board have developed with Cowshed Communications a public campaign aimed at raising awareness among young people on the harms of vaping.
Read more information (Go to Bursting with Flavour Campaign)![](/image/21488/The-picture-shows-a-woman-exhaling-a-large-amount-of-smoke-from-her-mouth./gi-responsive__100.png?m=1720517947467)
Report Underage Vape Sales
If you believe that a business or trader is in breach of trading standards, let us know and we will investigate further.
Read more information (Go to Report Underage Vape Sales)