The public health directorate says it is monitoring the current situation regarding e-cigarettes.
Wales looks set to become the first place in the UK to outlaw their public usage, with fears they normalise smoking and undermine the ban.
They are marketed as a means for helping smokers quit, reducing their nicotine intake gradually.
Health psychologist, and tobacco lead, Anita Imberger says there is also a fear they could act as a gateway for young people onto normal cigarettes:
School steps planned to stop muddy bank scrambles
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says it wants to install a flight of steps at a school to stop youngsters slipping on a steep bank.
Garff by-election tomorrow
Residents in Lonan will be going to the polls tomorrow.
Donation appeal as horse charity saddled with £10,000 bill
An Island charity is appealing for urgent donations as it faces a £10,000 bill.
Firefighters issue TT wildfire warning as hot, dry weather approaches
The Island's Fire & Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning for the TT period with warm, dry weather expected.
New TT 2026 coin will immortalise Sarah's Cottage
The Island is getting a new £2 coin celebrating a TT landmark!
Evening closure for Mountain Road TT work
The Mountain Road will close again later as TT preparations continue.
MNH opens new Castletown shop and offices
Manx National Heritage has opened a new outlet in Castletown.
Manx Care to ask for another £21 million this year
Health Minister Claire Christian will ask Tynwald to back giving Manx Care another £20.8 million to fund healthcare this year.
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