Tuesday, April 21, 2020
DO YOU SMOKE?
Now might be THE BEST time to QUIT.
Smoking causes harm to your lungs & leaves lung tissue susceptible to infection.
Quitting better equips your body to fight off the coronavirus & reduces the chance of the most severe symptoms.
RESOURCES TO HELP YOU QUIT
Talk to an expert. Call Quitline at 1-877-44U-QUIT (877-448-7848
Visit How to Quit Smoking Free, confidential coaching from the CDC cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/
Download the QuitSTART smartphone app that helps with tips, inspiration, and challenges. Or contact QuitSTART [email protected]
Visit Smokefree on social media. Grow your support network and stay connected. facebook.com/SmokefreeUS
Use SmokefreeTXT- start your personal quitting program. Text QUIT to 47848
Chat with a counselor. Get real-time help at LiveHelp online chat. livehelp.cancer.gov/app/chat/chat_launch
Learn more from The Freedom From Smoking® program lung.org/quit-smoking
Taking care of yourself helps you take care of others.
Sources: Smokefree.gov, Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention