Secondhand Vape Exposure: Effects, Who's at Risk, and More Can You Get Secondhand Smoke from Vaping? ZOFO Sitting somewhere when a cloud of cotton candy vapor washes over you? If you can smell the sweet scent of a vape, that's not a great sign. Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Is secondhand vape smoke bad for you? 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. Can you get second hand smoke from a vape