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National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases

EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION

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Opening Scenario

A bioweapon has been used in your community. As part of your public health response, you request assistance from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), which will include an unapproved medical product for the treatment of victims.

What should happen next?

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The governor declares an emergency for your community and grants an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use of the unapproved medical product.  

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner has the authority to issue an EUA for use of the unapproved medical product.

The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that a public health emergency exists and issues a declaration of emergency, which allows for issuance of an EUA.

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