Northland teen who suffered toxic shock syndrome from tampon urging others to know the signs
- Publish Date
- Friday, 9 February 2018, 4:37PM
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Whangarei student Grace Morgan has a warning for others after toxic shock syndrome caused her organs to fail and could have been fatal.
The 16-year-old wants to make sure others know about the condition and is urging other women who are having their periods and experiencing symptoms like hers to seek medical attention immediately.
A Hamilton teen was diagnosed with the same illness earlier this year, prompting Grace to spread the word on the illness.
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Grace was struck down with the rare, and potentially fatal condition in July last year. It started while she was at work.
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