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Tobacco and COVID-19

Know the facts about Smoking/Vaping and COVID-19.

Smoking and vaping make you more at risk for flu, pneumonia — and COVID-19.

Smoking and vaping lower the body’s ability to fight infections — and users are more likely to have a worse outcome when they are sick. 

  • STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT CURRENT SMOKERS:

    • Have more severe symptoms like coughing, chest pain, and fever
    • Are more likely to need ICU care
    • Have a higher death rate
  • GIVE YOUR LUNGS A FIGHTING CHANCE.
    How smoking or vaping increases your risk of infection:

    • Damages lungs
    • Lowers your body's ability to fight off germs

SHARING TOBACCO PRODUCTS SPREADS DISEASES – LIKE MONO, FLU, COLDS, AND COVID-19.

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