How Do Pharmaceuticals Contribute to Disease Prevention?
Pharmaceuticals are integral to disease prevention efforts, particularly through [vaccination programs](#). Vaccines have been highly effective in controlling and even eradicating diseases such as polio and smallpox. Antiviral drugs and antibiotics also play a vital role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Prophylactic treatments, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV, are another example of how pharmaceuticals contribute to disease prevention.
