Immunizations

Helping to Close the Protection Gap: Meningococcal Disease Risk and Vaccination Among College Students

Meningococcal disease remains an important health concern for college and university communities. This webinar will examine current meningococcal disease epidemiology, the value of protection against multiple serogroups, and the role…

ACHA Reaffirms Essential Role of Vaccination in Protecting Campus Communities

As colleges and universities prepare to welcome students to campus this fall, the American College Health Association (ACHA) reaffirms its longstanding support for vaccination as a safe and effective strategy…

Mumps Outbreak Toolkit

ACHA, with assistance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developed this toolkit to assist schools in providing accurate and engaging information to students regarding MMR vaccine,…

Immunization Recommendations for College Students

These guidelines facilitate the implementation of a comprehensive institutional immunization policy and are updated annually. ACHA strongly supports the use of vaccines to protect the health of our individual students…

ACHA Releases 2026 Update to Guidelines on Immunizations and TB Assessment and Management

The American College Health Association (ACHA) recently updated its immunization and tuberculosis (TB) guidelines for college and university students, reflecting current public health practices and the evolving needs of campus…

Member Comments Requested on ACHA Immunization and TB Guidelines

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Resources for Measles Outbreak Prevention and Response

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Increasing Campus Vaccine Coverage: Eight Campuses, One Shared Goal

In Spring 2025, the American College Health Foundation (ACHF), with financial support from Pfizer, launched the Increasing Campus Vaccine Coverage (ICVC) Grant Program. The goal of the ICVC project is…

Measles Outbreaks on College Campuses

The American College Health Association (ACHA) is monitoring measles cases on several college campuses. Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, and even a single case can lead…

Why Comprehensive Vaccination Matters for College Students and Campus Communities

In response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent overhaul of the recommended childhood vaccination schedule, the American College Health Association (ACHA) is reaffirming its longstanding Position…