Get into how to prevent TSS. Washing hands before inserting anything into the vagina is crucial. Anything being inserted should be sanitized or right out of the package. Birth control and tampons must be stored at room temperature to prevent bacterial growth. Tampons should be low absorbency and changed every few hours. Pads should be used on days with a light period flow. Cover any open sores or wounds with a bandage to prevent the bacteria that causes TSS from entering the body this way.
Explain the symptoms of TSS. The high fever can reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit within a matter of minutes. The faint feeling is caused by a quick drop in blood pressure. This combination can result in weakness, fatigue, thirst and changes in mental state. A sore throat, headache, diarrhea and vomiting can develop, along with a skin rash that looks like a sunburn on hands and feet. Redness and swelling in the vaginal area and bloodshot eyes are other symptoms.
Include information about what happens to the body should TSS remain untreated. Organs can start to fail, such as the kidney and liver, and a person can experience severe bleeding or seizures, as well as complete heart failure.
Print all of the information you presented onto a handout and pass it out after the lecture is over.