<p>The Government’s public health messaging on vaping is clear, that vapes should only be recommended to support adult smokers quitting. They are not recommended for under-18s or non-smokers.</p><p>For example, on the Better Health website, we state that: “While vaping can help smokers quit, it is not harmless and is not for young people under 18. It is especially important to protect young lungs and brains.” The full page can be viewed at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/vaping-to-quit-smoking/" target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/vaping-to-quit-smoking/</a></p>