Chloromethyl methyl ether is carcinogen but after a repeated and relatively chronic exposure. So, don’t worry if its inhalation has happened only one time.
But for your safety in the future, you must follow the rules that are listed below:
1). Inform yourself about the health risks of all the reagents you use and what to do if something wrong happen.
2). Chemical reactions must be effectuated in the fume hood.
3). Take the appropriate safety measures, wear protection glass and wear a gas mask during working with dangerous and volatile chemicals.
4). You work up by following the exact operational procedure that is described in the reference source without changing working parameters and conditions.
5). Do not smoke and do not eat or drink in a chemical lab, during a break.
6). After ending your lab work, you have to clean carefully all used glassware and your hands.