Infections in older people must be taken much more seriously – Chris Whitty

Mark Oates, founder of consumer campaign group We Vape, said: “It’s never too late for older smokers to switch from smoking to vaping.

“This vital change eliminates harmful combustion entirely, cutting health risks by around 95 per cent, according to Public Health England studies.

“As England’s Chief Medical Officer warns of infections driving strokes, heart attacks, and other dangers in later life, vaping offers a proven, evidence-based way to safeguard health, ramp up natural defences, and aligns with expert advice to quit smoking now, no matter a person’s age.”