Secondhand and thirdhand smoke, including vaping, can be harmful to others.
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Secondhand Smoke
- Secondhand smoke is what is breathed in when you are around vape or tobacco smoke.
Thirdhand Smoke
- Thirdhand smoke is the leftover chemicals that stick on clothing, walls in a room and surfaces after someone smokes or vapes.
Secondhand and Thirdhand Smoke Risks:
- In babies, secondhand smoke can cause sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
- Kids that are around secondhand smoke have a higher risk of:
- Asthma
- Sore throats
- Ear problems
- Coughs and colds
- Learning problems
- Secondhand smoke contains thousands of chemicals. At least 69 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer.
- Thirdhand smoke harms babies, infants and kids. They can swallow or breathe harmful chemicals when they crawl, play, put their hands in their mouths and touch their eyes.
- Dogs and cats are 2x more likely to get cancer if their owner smokes.
- Pets that are around secondhand smoke are at higher risk for cancer.
Know the Law:
- In Maine, it’s against the law to smoke or vape when a child under the age of 15 is a vehicle.
Quitting smoking or vaping is the best thing you can do to protect your health and your loved ones.
