Patient Safety EducationInfo Center

Understanding Emergency Use Authorizations
 If you have been following the news during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might have noticed that the FDA has been granting "emergency use authorizations" (EUAs) to vaccines and drugs. But what is an EUA? 

7 Companies Under Fire for False Claims 
 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to seven companies for selling supplements claiming to treat serious heart conditions. 

Formula Concerns Continue
 Baby formula is not as hard to find as it was last summer, but it's still difficult in some parts of the United States. 

Youth E-Cig Use Remains High
 Millions of kids and teens in the United States use electronic cigarettes, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

Preventing Pregnancy-Related Deaths
 The vast majority of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, according to new data. 

Fraudulent COVID-19 Products: Your Guide
 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about fraudulent coronavirus products. 

NSAIDs and Heart Failure Risk
 Got diabetes? You may want to ask your doctor before taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 

Another TikTok Challenge Goes Wrong
 Another recent TikTok trend, called the #OneChipChallenge, has been sending some to the emergency room. 

FDA Warns About New TikTok Challenge
 The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people about the latest TikTok challenge. 

COVID-19? Here Are Your Treatment Options
 We talk a lot about COVID-19 prevention. But what about the treatments?