What is Toxic Shock Syndrome?🤷♀️ According to Mayo Clinic, it’s a life-threatening bacterial infection that is associated with using high absorbency tampons.☠️
⚠️SYMPTOMS⚠️
Sudden high fever
Confusion
Low blood pressure
Muscle aches
Vomiting or diarrhea
A rash resembling a sunburn
Redness of eyes, mouth & throat
Seizures & Headaches
🛑Call your doctor immediately if you’ve recently used tampons and have signs or symptoms of TSS!
PREVENTION👨⚕️ If you use tampons, change them every 4 hours, only use ones with a low absorbency, and alternate tampon use with pads.
💡Or switch to a Pixie Cup! You can wear one for 12 hours with no risk or association with TSS.💗
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