Jo Richardson on tampons and toxic shock syndrome

Title

Jo Richardson on tampons and toxic shock syndrome

Genre

Interview

TX Date

24 Jul 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:04:07

Description

Following concerns about the link between tampon use and Toxic Shock Syndrome, Labour Minister for Women, Jo Richardson on the potentially fatal illness, the likelihood that high-absorbency tampons are most dangerous, and the use of a ten-minute rule bill to ensure manufacturers print health warnings on the the outside of packets. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jo Richardson

Keywords

Government; Health; Women; Safety measures; Health advice; Department of Trade and Industry; Packaging; Toxic shock syndrome; Tampons

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