Most people have heard about the dangers of secondhand smoke/vapor, but you may not be familiar with thirdhand smoke/vapor.
Thirdhand smoke/vapor includes the chemicals that remain after someone smokes or vapes in an area. These harmful chemicals stick to surfaces such as counters, carpets, drapes, furniture, toys, clothes, and cars long after someone stops smoking in that area. Thirdhand smoke/vapor can be especially harmful for babies and young children, as they tend to put things in their mouths and crawl around the floor, which exposes them to dangerous chemicals.
Breathe Resources on Thirdhand Smoke
This Breathe video explains what thirdhand smoke/vapor is and how children may be exposed.
Knowledge is key when it comes to understanding thirdhand smoke/vapor and how it may affect those around you. This handout provides key information about what thirdhand smoke/vapor is and how exposure can be reduced.
Children are affected by those that smoke/vape around them. This handout outlines some of things that can happen when children are exposed to tobacco products at a young age.
Even if you do not smoke/vape in your home or car, there are many other ways the kids in your life could still be exposed to thirdhand smoke. This handout talks about other areas outside of the home where exposure may happen.
If you or someone you know is working to reduce the amount of thirdhand smoke/vapor their children are exposed to, this worksheet gives some ideas and guidance on how to make that happen.
Even if you do not use tobacco/vape products, kids may still be exposed to thirdhand smoke/vapor. This worksheet will help you create a plan to protect your children from thirdhand smoke/vapor.
Now you are aware of the dangers of thirdhand smoke/vapor! This worksheet provides steps on how to clean your home and car to reduce the harmful chemicals left behind from thirdhand smoke/vapor.
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