Which of the following is a law or program that may grant immunity from civil liability during emergencies for covered activities?

The U.S. Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) is designed to provide immunity from civil liability for individuals and entities involved in the administration of medical countermeasures during public health emergencies. This includes vaccines and treatments intended to mitigate the effects of an emergency health crisis, such as infectious disease outbreaks.

The PREP Act empowers the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue declarations concerning public health emergencies, and upon these declarations, people participating in the administration of countermeasures can be shielded from lawsuits related to the use of these medical products, as long as their actions were in good faith and within the scope of the declared emergency.

This legal protection encourages healthcare professionals and organizations to participate in emergency responses without fear of litigation, ensuring that prompt care and vaccination can be administered effectively during crises. The other options facilitate different areas of public health but do not provide this specific legal immunity during emergencies.