tobacco use & covid

Tobacco use during the COVID-19 pandemic is really bad for our communityespecially since the COVID is a respiratory virus and attacks the lungs. Those in our community who are unvaccinated and smoke are at a higher risk of having long term respiratory problems after having COVID. These problems may even develop into a weakened immune system and trouble fighting common illnesses such as influenza and colds. Here are some online resources to learn more or get involved:

Learn about the dangers and health effects of vaping and nicotine in tobacco flavors: flavorshookkids.org

Truth Initiative is America's largest nonprofit public health organization committed to making tobacco use and nicotine addiction a thing of the past: truthinitiative.org

Media Advocacy helps you inform others and your representative about these issues with pre-drafted messages: organizingtoendtobacco.org/category/resource/media-advocacy

SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFO ON COVID-19 & PEOPLE WITH CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Want to get involved? START LOCAL! Join MYNT to confront this issue in Madera!

Let’s be real. The Tobacco Industry has a long history of harming communities of color, especially young people, so we’re working together to be a part of the solution.

Mobilizing Youth to Nix Tobacco (MYNT) is a coalition of young people (ages 14-24) and their adult allies working to reduce tobacco-related health issues that deeply impact the African-American community and communities of color in the Central Valley through advocacy, education, and action.

Join using the QR code to the right or contact jfuentes@yli.org for more info!