“Parents who are concerned that their children are vaping can call the HPB QuitLine for a referral to HPB’s smoking and vaping cessation service. No enforcement action will be taken against the children,” Mdm Rahayu added.
In response, Dr Tan explained that one of his residents had discovered their child was vaping and because they did not know what to do at the time, had brought the child to the nearest police station.
The police referred the case to HSA and the child was issued a S$300 (US$220) fine, he added.
“The parents were distressed and concerned, and worried that this approach, however well-meant by the agencies, might discourage parents from getting their children help,” he said.
