What Everyone Should Know About Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) | Tampax and Girlology

What is Toxic Shock Syndrome, and what are the risks? Knowledge is power, so get all the info here.

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Toxic Shock Syndrome: Way Beyond Tampons

If you've heard of Toxic Shock Syndrome, you might think you can only get it from tampons, but the bacteria that cause this problem are surprisingly common and we still don't know why they sometimes turn deadly.

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The Not-So-Scary Truth About Toxic Shock Syndrom (TSS)

So what's the deal with Toxic Shock Syndrom (TSS)? Check out this video to understand what it's all about and why it shouldn't scare you away from trying tampons.

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