prophylactic

Examples of prophylactic in the following topics:

• Preventing Illness

  • Many vaccines are prophylactic vaccines.

• Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

  • A prophylactic medication (not a vaccine) exists for preterm-birth (under 35 weeks gestation) infants, and for infants with a congenital heart defect or bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

• The Exclusionary Rule

  • This may be considered an example of a prophylactic rule formulated by the judiciary in order to protect a constitutional right.

• Circumcision

  • In addition, non-therapeutic circumcisions are commonly performed for social, cultural, religious, or prophylactic reasons.

• Cystic Fibrosis

  • Many CF patients are on one or more antibiotics at all times, even when healthy, to prophylactically suppress infection.

• Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

  • Reduction of exposure to pathogens may be recommended, and in many situations prophylactic antibiotics may be advised.