Alarming rise in child hospitalizations linked to vaping sparks concern

Hospitalizations of under-18s due to vaping hit a record high in England, with 31 cases between April and October. Festive-flavored vapes are attracting youth despite sales being illegal to them. NHS warns of potential lung damage and nicotine addiction, emphasizing vaping is designed for adult smokers to quit, not for children whose developing brains are more vulnerable.