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preventives

noun

plural of preventive

as in precautions

a measure taken to preclude loss or injury if people took the simple preventive of frequently washing their hands, the spread of germs could be greatly reduced

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Louisiana health officials are urging Gulf Coast beachgoers to take precautions amid a surge in infections caused by a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Instead, visitors should take extra precautions like locking vehicles, keeping valuables out of sight and avoiding leaving belongings unattended.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

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