Can I be Affected by Secondhand Vape Smoke? While vaping is not risk free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data How can I protect my child from thirdhand smoke in homes? Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, 40% of U.S. adults believe that children's exposure to secondhand aerosol from e cigarettes causes only some or little harm, and 5% Sleeping baby safety tip: Keep baby's environment smoke and vape free. Secondhand smoke in areas where a baby sleeps or spends time, like home or the car, increases the risk of health problems.