aftercare
noun
af·ter·care
ˈaf-tər-ˌker 
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)
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To prevent potential health concerns, those considering a tattoo can work with an experienced and trained artist who follows best practices for hygiene and tattoo aftercare.
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John Swierk, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
How is rabies treated in humans? Exposure to rabies, which includes any bite, scratch, or other incident where a rabid animal can infect an open wound, eye, mouth, or nose, can be effectively treated with proper aftercare.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 7 Feb. 2024
Tessie's parents loaned her $20,000 to cover the cost of Katelyn's aftercare after the wilderness program had put a strain on them financially.
—Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Additional services: Some clinics offer additional services as part of their hair transplant packages, such as accommodation, transportation, medication, and aftercare.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to practice aftercare.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Nov. 2023
All aftercare programs in Howard public schools sponsored by the Columbia Association and the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks are canceled, as are all Tuesday evening activities involving students and staff.
—Molly Fellin Spence, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2024
Aftercare Your aftercare in the days and weeks following the piercing is most important.
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 1 Feb. 2024
However, aftercare can help regulate your feelings, and your body responds as those chemicals slow down.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Nov. 2023
John Swierk, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
How is rabies treated in humans? Exposure to rabies, which includes any bite, scratch, or other incident where a rabid animal can infect an open wound, eye, mouth, or nose, can be effectively treated with proper aftercare.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 7 Feb. 2024
Tessie's parents loaned her $20,000 to cover the cost of Katelyn's aftercare after the wilderness program had put a strain on them financially.
—Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Additional services: Some clinics offer additional services as part of their hair transplant packages, such as accommodation, transportation, medication, and aftercare.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to practice aftercare.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Nov. 2023
All aftercare programs in Howard public schools sponsored by the Columbia Association and the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks are canceled, as are all Tuesday evening activities involving students and staff.
—Molly Fellin Spence, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2024
Aftercare Your aftercare in the days and weeks following the piercing is most important.
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 1 Feb. 2024
However, aftercare can help regulate your feelings, and your body responds as those chemicals slow down.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Nov. 2023
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aftercare
noun
af·ter·care
-ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
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