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Second vaping-related death reported in Florida

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More teens than ever are smoking e-cigs — but not always with nicotine
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The Florida Department of Health says a second person in Florida has died due to complications from vaping.

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In its most recent report on the issue, the department also reported a slight increase in the number of vaping-associated illnesses, which rose from 99 to 103 cases.

No further information was released about the Florida death.

The first vaping-related death in Florida was announced in September.

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