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. Can You Get Secondhand Smoke from Vaping? ZOFO About one in four adults in California report being exposed to secondhand smoke or vape in the past two weeksoften on sidewalks, at home, and in recreational spaces like parks and beaches. 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.