1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. What one thing did all of those hospitalized have in common?

3. a) What symptoms do patients exhibit upon arriving at the hospital?
b) What problem do the patients experience with the treatment they receive for these symptoms?

4. What has been the longer-term effect for these patients?

5. What is the CDC working with states to determine about the cases?

6. Why might doctors still miss an association with vaping when treating these patients?

7. What is the only effective treatment for this concerning illness, according to Dr. Humberto Choi?

8. Read the excerpt under “Background” (below) from a Chicago Sun-Times editorial on vape companies. Do you think vape companies (Juul et al) know that their products could/do harm a user’s health? Explain your answer.

9. Watch the videos under "Resources" (below). Would these reports cause you to stop vaping - or to not start vaping? Explain your answer.