Profilaksis
Profilaksis, or prophylaxis, refers to measures intended to prevent disease, injury, or complications. It includes medical interventions, vaccination, and behavioral or environmental changes designed to reduce the risk of illness or its progression. Prophylaxis is used across clinical settings, public health programs, and veterinary medicine, and may be applied before exposure to a threat or after potential exposure.
Types include primary prophylaxis, which aims to prevent the initial occurrence of disease, and secondary prophylaxis,
Implementation relies on risk assessment and guidelines from health authorities. Prophylactic measures balance potential benefits against