Prevention (medical)

Prevention means doing things to stop problems from happening in the first place. When it comes to medicine, prevention means doing things that can help us avoid getting sick or hurt. We can prevent illnesses by doing things like washing our hands, getting vaccines or shots to keep us from getting sick, and by eating healthy foods that make our body strong.

We can also prevent accidents from happening by being careful and following rules like wearing helmets when we ride bikes or staying away from dangerous or sharp objects. When we prevent problems from happening, we can stay healthy and happy!