Don't Be Fooled, E cig Aerosol Is Not Harmless for Kids American Lung Association When someone vapes around others they expose them to 'second hand aerosol'. But what happens to that aerosol then? Does it disappear or is it like cigarette smoke and stays around, sticking to Should I Be Concerned About Secondhand Vaping? About 28% of teens who vape say they use e cigarette products every day. Some teens think e cigs or nicotine pouches are a safer alternative, but they're just as addictive and can contain Health Risks of Secondhand Smoke and Aerosols Factsheet US EPA While vaping is not risk free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data