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A member asked:
Can tss really be a big risk if i have a casual attatude toward tampons?
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Basic hygiene: Mostly the risk was with the old super-absorbent tampons that are no longer in use. Do practice basic personal hygiene as a favor to yourself.
Answered 6/4/2014
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