profilaxie
Profilaxie is a set of actions aimed at preventing disease, injury, or other health problems, or at preventing their progression or recurrence. The term derives from Greek pro- “before” and phylaxia “guarding.” In medicine and public health, profilaxie encompasses measures designed to reduce the incidence and impact of illness, ideally before cases arise.
Profilaxie is commonly described through the concepts of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Primary prophylaxis aims
Applications span many fields. Vaccinations are a central form of primary prophylaxis. Antimicrobial or antimalarial prophylaxis
Risks and considerations include evaluating benefits against harms, potential for antibiotic resistance, adverse effects, and costs.