Some reports state that these new, flavored smoking devices are less harmful than tobacco cigarettes but how safe is vaping? In this third part of a four part series, China Daily examines the Many people turn to vaping, thinking it's a safer alternative to smoking. However, this belief is misleading and potentially harmful. This #NationalLungMonth, let us acknowledge that vaping is not risk free and can Health Problems Caused by Secondhand Smoke Smoking and Tobacco Use CDC Is Vaping 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.