Approximately half of 3-to 18-year-olds are exposed to secondhand smoke regularly*, most often in their own home or in that of a family member or caregiver’s where they regularly spend time. 

Even short exposures to secondhand smoke—including the vapors emitted from e-cigarettes—can cause immediate harm, including an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), respiratory infections, ear infections, and asthma attacks.**

For adults who don’t smoke, secondhand smoke has been directly linked to coronary heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer, as well as adverse reproductive health effects in women, including low birth weight.**

By designating your vehicle and home as smoke- and vape-free zones, you’re helping protect others around you—including babies and children—from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and vapor.

Steps you can take today include:

• Choosing to quit smoking, including e-cigarettes 
• Choosing to smoke or vape outside, away from others, rather than indoors or inside the car—even with the windows open
• Letting friends and family know that your home and car are smoke- and vape-free zones
• Sharing your reasons for creating smoke- and vape-free zones for your self, children, and/or family 
• Asking people not to smoke or vape around your children