This scenario took place recently in Twin Falls, and the backlash on social media has lead to parents wondering how they would react if it had been their child.
Idaho health officials say there are two confirmed cases of respiratory illnesses in people who vaped or used electronic cigarettes. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says the two Idaho patients are recovering and are among the hundreds of people in 33 states who may be suffering from illnesses linked to using electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices.
In an effort to help parents and teachers learn more about the dangers of vaping, South Central Public Health District has planned a couple of classes in the Magic Valley.
The bill would put a 15 percent retail tax on vape sales, with tax proceeds going to the Millennium Fund to be used for vaping education and outreach projects.
The upcoming classes, which are free to attend, are for anyone 18 years and older and will focus on the latest research on vaping and the risks of using e-cigarettes.
I will state straight up that I don't share this as any kind of anti-vaping propaganda. But, what happened to one Pocatello father is something that might just scare the you-know-what out of you if you use e-cigarettes.