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Teen health topic about girls: should you wear 2 tampons so you don't make a mess at school?
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No: This is an adamant no. Having 2 tampons in can increase your risk of toxic shock syndrome - a very serious and life threatening bacterial infection.
Answered 4/4/2016
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