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prophylaxis

[proh-fuh-lak-sis, prof-uh-] / ˌproʊ fəˈlæk sɪs, ˌprɒf ə- /
NOUN
precaution
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Merck currently has four HIV drug development programs including a once-daily oral treatment, two once-weekly oral treatments, and a once-monthly oral pre-exposure prophylaxis that’s meant to prevent HIV infection.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

I started off pretty skeptical about echinacea, but actually, I’m an author on studies showing that echinacea reduces antibiotic usage by about 70 percent in children if they use it as a prophylaxis.

From Slate • Oct. 8, 2025

It is hoped it will replace the current form of HIV preventative drug, know as PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, which is taken orally and also costs $40 per person each year.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

That work has included ramping up HIV testing and PrEP, or preexposure prophylaxis, programs, as well as expanding care for transgender people living with the virus.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023

She had no prophylaxis, unfortunately, for Death by Drowning.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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