the potentially deadly infection known as toxic shock syndrome is on the rise again. it’s still linked to highly absorbent tampon use. these tampons are no longer sold in the united states but depending on where you travel out of the country you might still find them on store shelves right next to safer less absorbent type. if you aren’t very familiar with the language in another country you could easily come away with the wrong type. “to be safe ” says steve goldstein md professor of obstetrics and gynecology at nyu medical center in new york city “bring your own from home and never leave them in your body for an extended period of time. "
should i bring a supply of us made tampons to reduce the risk of developing toxic shock syndrome when i travel abroad?