This page is an index of ACHA and other resources on this topic. Resources include association projects, programs, publications, guidelines, and more. Additional information may be available under “External Resources."
ACHA Resources
Vaccine Preventable Diseases Advisory Committee
This committee leads the association and college health in addressing vaccine-preventable diseases.
Recommendations for Institutional Prematriculation Immunization (RIPI) [pdf] 2013 UPDATE
This document assists colleges and universities in the implementation of a
comprehensive institutional prematriculation immunization policy.
Sample Immunizations Record Form for Institutional Use [MS Word]
Customizable sample immunizations record form from the Recommendations for Institutional Prematriculation Immunization (RIPI)
ACHA-National College Health Assessment
The ACHA-NCHA is a nationally recognized research survey that provides precise data about students’ health habits, behaviors, and perceptions. Data from this survey covers smoking habits, contraception use, mental health issues, relationship difficulties, sexual behaviors, exercise habits, preventive health practices, perceptions of drug and alcohol use, and more.
Immunizations: They're Not Just for Children (ACHA brochure for young adults)
Influenza Vaccine Update October 2006 [pdf]
ACHA worked collaboratively with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a joint letter to provide additional guidance and information for residential colleges and universities regarding influenza vaccinations, including the availability of vaccine supplies. This letter highlights key strategies and recommendations for use on your campus.
Mumps Outbreak
ACHA worked collaboratively with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a joint letter to provide additional guidance and information for residential colleges and universities regarding the 2006 mumps outbreak and further preventive information. Also available are two PowerPoint presentations that were made at the ACHA Annual Meeting in New York City, May 2006, during our special session on mumps.
External Resources
ACHA thanks its committee, coalition, task force, and section volunteers for providing resources and links concerning this topic. ACHA does not endorse or accept responsibility for the content or use of external websites.
AdolescentVaccination.org — information on vaccines for adolescents from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
National Network for Immunization Information
Vaccine Information Statements from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
ACHA Liaison to CDC-ACIP:
James C. Turner, MD, FACHA
University of Virginia
jct4w@virginia.edu
CDC guidelines for Smallpox Vaccination Clinics [pdf] — This 48-page document offers guidance for state and local officials who may be called upon to administer large-scale vaccinations in response to a smallpox outbreak.
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)
AdultVaccination.org — information on vaccines for adults from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
Clinical Vaccinology Courses from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
Adolescent Vaccination: Bridging From a Strong Childhood to a Healthy Adulthood — A report from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) on strategies to increase adolescent immunization rates
