People who share their vape pens could be putting themselves at risk of flu, E.Coli and even herpes, researchers say after the devices were found to be '3,000 times dirtier than a public toilet'

Vape lovers have been warned that 'sharing isn't always caring' after the gadgets were found to harbour bacteria that can spread flu , E.Coli , and even the herpes simplex virus.

Around 5.6 million people now use use vape devices in the United Kingdom , according to the latest estimates, equivalent to about 11% of the population - with this figure recently surpassing the number of smokers for the first time on record.

But few are likely to be aware just how dirty the devices can be if not cleaned regularly, with infectious bacteria, yeast and mould found to spread at a dramatic rate on d

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