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Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
Rahini and her parents were watching a television program. An advertisement flashed on the screen which was promoting the use of sanitary napkins. Rahini’s parents suddenly changed the channel, but she objected to her parents and explained the need and importance of such an advertisement.
List out the napkin hygiene measures taken during menstruation?
Solution
- The sanitary pad and tampons should be wrapped properly and discarded because they can spread infections.
- A Sanitary pad or tampon should not be flushed down the toilet.
- Napkin incinerators are to be used properly for the disposal of used napkins.
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