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FDA launches nearly $60 million campaign against e-cigarettes

The Food and Drug administration is launching its first TV ads to fight vaping by teenagers. The FDA’s nearly $60 million initiative, called “The Real Cost,” includes new commercials featuring street magician Julius Dein, who uses tricks to educate teens on the risks of e-cigarettes. "CBS This Morning" consumer investigative national correspondent Anna Werner and CBS News medical contributor Tara Narula discuss the initiative.

4 THINGS PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT JUUL AND NICOTINE ADDICTION

1. JUUL has a higher nicotine content than many other e-cigarettes.

2. The ability to hide JUUL enables frequent use.

3. Kids are attracted to flavored e-cigarettes and believe they are less harmful.

4. Kids are attracted to flavored e-cigarettes and believe they are less harmful.

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