Going Smoke-free or Vape-free

Reducing Your Risks for COVID-19

Just In: Association Between Vaping, Smoking, and COVID-19

Going smoke-free or vape-free is strongly encouraged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please familiarize yourself with the information below which explains how smoking or vaping puts you at greater risk for COVID-19.

There is a section on this page for quit resources in case you or someone you know is ready to go smoke-free or vape-free. 

 

Going smoke-free or vape-free can lower the risk for a severe COVID-19 infection


Frequently Asked Questions About Smoking/Vaping & COVID-19


Go Smoke-free or Vape-free

Benefits of Quitting Video

Quitlines/Resources for Going Vape-free or Smoke-free

There are telephone-based tobacco cessation services better known as quitlines. Click here to see available quitlines in your state, territory, or province compiled by the North American Quitline Consortium (NAQC). 

 

Left Column:

For Teens and Young Adults

California Smoker's Helpline

California Smoker's Helpline

  • Call 1-800-N0-BUTTS or 1-844-8-NO-VAPE
  • Text "QUIT SMOKING" or "QUIT VAPING"to 66819  
  • Link to website: https://www.nobutts.org 

My Life, My Quit

My Life, My Quit

  • Available for free in Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Utah.
  • Text “Start My Quit” to 855-891-9989 to receive structured, live coaching sessions using multiple communication tools.

This is Quitting

This is Quitting

Right Column:

For Parents Supporting Their Teens and Young Adults

Become An Ex

Become An Ex

Tobacco and vaping cessation support for parents and teens from Truth Initiative.

Link to website: https://www.becomeanex.org

Know The Risks (Surgeon General)

Know The Risks (Surgeon General)

Includes a conversation guide and video for parents and teens from FDA. Resources provided in Spanish as well.

Link to website: https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov

The Vape Talk

The Vape Talk

Includes a conversation guide for parents and teens from the American Lung Association.

Link to website: https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/vape-talk