Secondhand smoke and secondhand aerosol Secondhand smoke from vaping could be harmful to children: study ABC13 Houston 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% Secondhand smoke and secondhand aerosol 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. Secondhand Smoke and Secondhand Vaping: Both Bad for Kids University Hospitals