The best way to protect your children is to never smoke or vape in the house, car or other places where there may be children nearby. Passive exposure to e-cigarette vapour can be damaging for children and young people.
It's not safe to use vape pens or e-cigarette devices around kids. The vapor from e-cigarettes has chemicals in it that can be harmful to kids. There's another serious problem with e-smoking devices: Kids can get poisoned if they drink the liquid in nicotine delivery devices or refills.
Yes, second and third-hand smoke and vaping aerosols contain harmful, toxic and cancer-causing chemicals that can be breathed in. They can go into the body through the skin. These chemicals can be swallowed, as many children put their hands or other objects into their mouths.
Health harm
In contrast to the known harm from secondhand smoke, there's no evidence so far of harm to bystanders from exposure to e-cigarette vapour. The many harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke are either not contained in e-cigarette vapour at all, or are usually found at much lower levels.
Tell your kids to stay away from smoke
The bottom line: No amount of vaping around your babies and children is considered safe. So it's important to take the proper precautions to avoid exposure to secondhand vaping and get the help or your partner needs to quit.
While particles from conventional cigarette smoke linger in the air for upwards of 45 minutes, researchers found that those stemming from e-vapor products evaporate within seconds, even indoors.
If you suspect your child was exposed to liquid nicotine that was spilled on the skin or swallowed, call the Poison Center hotline: 800-222-1222 immediately.
Indoor Particle Concentrations
In most cases, the reported indoor PM2.5 levels during e-cig use are above 150 μg/m3, which are similar to those produced by t-cigs.
Yes, they can.
We've all been tempted to vape indoors, and most of us do at home. Since all buildings should be fitted with one, you might be wondering “can vaping set off smoke alarms?”. The short answer is yes. But, there are different types of smoke detectors and some are a lot more sensitive to vapour than others.
Breathing in the harmful chemicals from vaping products can cause irreversible (cannot be cured) lung damage, lung disease and, in some cases, death. Some chemicals in vaping products can also cause cardiovascular disease and biological changes that are associated with cancer development.
Are e-cigarettes less harmful than regular cigarettes? Yes—but that doesn't mean e-cigarettes are safe. E-cigarette aerosol generally contains fewer toxic chemicals than the deadly mix of 7,000 chemicals in smoke from regular cigarettes. However, e-cigarette aerosol is not harmless.
After the air clears from smoking or vaping, the toxic chemicals that settle on surfaces become a residue called third-hand smoke or third-hand aerosol. Nicotine and other toxic chemicals have been found on surfaces like windows, walls, and floors in homes where people have either smoked or vaped.
How Many Teens Vape? 14.1% (2.14 million) of high school students and 3.3% (380,000) of middle school students reported current e-cigarette use.
The impact of vaping on the lungs can be very serious and it can progress quickly. Therefore, if your child has breathing symptoms, contact your pediatrician right away to have your child assessed and potentially referred to Pulmonary Medicine.
Regardless of the type and model of the smoke detectors, they will detect the smoke and trigger the alarm. Therefore, if you are in a hotel or another establishment that provides accommodation, we suggest you skip vaping there.
Can hotels tell if you vape in the hotel room? Well, sort of. Non-smoking hotel rooms have smoke detectors that will be set off by vaping. However, if you are determined to do it anyway, the bathroom is the best spot to avoid getting caught.
Vape Sensor Device
The IoT multi-sensor device from IdentiSys detects and alerts a wide range of unsafe substances and suspicious activity including marijuana (THC), vape, and masking. This detector is the only current product on the market that is able to differentiate between vaping, vaping with THC and masking.
Vaping residue can create a thin layer that allows dust to stick and accumulate over most of the interior space. Over time, this can result in ductwork that is extremely dirty, aggravating allergies and making the entire home harder to clean.
Avoid sharing
In fact, sharing vapes can expose you to a number of diseases like the cold, flu, COVID, mono or meningitis, which can all be transferred from person to person through saliva. Sharing with friends may also mean you're getting higher doses of nicotine than you're used to.
Absolutely! In terms of etiquette, it's exactly the same as smoking a cigarette. Please go outside, or at the very least, ask your host.
Invite your child to talk, be patient and ready to listen.
If your child is caught vaping or admits to vaping, try to stay calm and non-judgmental. Listen, don't lecture. Try to understand their feelings. Avoid showing judgment.
Signs of vaping include: new health issues such as coughing or wheezing. e-cigarette supplies, like cartridges or other suspicious looking items. new smells (some flavorings are banned, but others are in nicotine and marijuana vapes — so parents might notice fruity or sweet scents)
Vaping does leave a residue on walls that can attract dirt, however any staining typically takes a long time to build up, and stains can be easily cleaned off using a wet cloth. If you want to minimise staining even further, try vaping near an open window, or in a room with plenty of ventilation.
Vaping results in what is known as “vaper's tongue.” Vaping leads to dehydration and also dries your mouth, both of which can diminish your taste buds. Smoking or vaping can also cause a stuffy nose and negatively impact your ability to smell, and being able to smell goes hand in hand with your ability to taste.