HAMPTON, Va. — Some parents across Hampton Roads say they’re worried about their children vaping. With school back in session, health leaders are aiming to curb the growing number of students who vape.
Thousands of kids vape every day nationwide. A local doctor said most students caught with vapes are children in Grades 6 through 12, but some are even younger than that.
“As a teacher, I kind of see it as well. They come and talk to me about students vaping in the restroom or a group of students they meet up with do so,” said local teacher Georgia Branch.
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Georgia, a teacher in Hampton City Schools, is a parent of three. With one kid in high school and the other two in middle school, they’re not even old enough to get their hands on a vape.
However, health leaders said kids can start younger than you’d think. State data recently released showed that 14.3% of high schoolers in Virginia vape .