Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)

Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) is a provision that allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to permit the use of medical products, like vaccines or treatments, during public health emergencies when there are no approved alternatives. This process speeds up access to potentially life-saving interventions while ensuring they meet certain safety and effectiveness standards, even if they haven't completed the full approval process. EUAs are typically used in situations like epidemics or pandemics, allowing healthcare providers to respond quickly to urgent health threats.