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Recent Examples of prophylactic The agency is also recommending that workers on affected farms who have had a high-risk exposure, such as a splash of milk in the face with raw cow milk, receive prophylactic treatment with oseltamivir, an antiviral medication also known as Tamiflu. Bykai Kupferschmidt, science.org, 7 Nov. 2024 Two main strategies to eradicate the virus exist: prophylactic vaccines, to prevent initial infection, and therapeutic vaccines, to help people already infected. Dr. Tal Patalon, Md, Llb, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 With their current study, the researchers are seeking to shift the paradigm and adopt a more proactive, prophylactic approach to pain management. New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024 As a result, members of the latter group might consider a prophylactic mastectomy, whereas for others, the benefits of surgery are unlikely to outweigh the drawbacks. Amanda Montañez, Scientific American, 27 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for prophylactic
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preventive
Adjective
  • In the museum ballroom, the Health and Wellness Village will featuring health and wellness vendors, mental health professionals and other organizations offering information about nutrition, preventive care and overall wellness.
    Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2025
  • The band continues to defend themselves while out of custody, as preventive detention was not ordered.
    Natalia Cano, Billboard, 17 June 2025

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“Prophylactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophylactic. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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