Vapes might be less harmful than traditional cigarettes and might help smokers quit smoking, but they are not safe, especially for individuals younger than 25 years old. Plus, much is still unknown Our new report found that for NYC teens ages 13 to 17, one of the main reasons for vaping was to calm down or manage stress. Vaping may also worsen stress and When someone vapes around others they expose them to 'second hand aerosol'. But what happens to that aerosol then? Does it disappear or is it like cigarette smoke and stays around, sticking to About E Cigarettes (Vapes) Smoking and Tobacco Use CDC