Immunizations

Meningococcal Disease Trends and Vaccination Updates Pertinent to the College-Aged Population

On October 10, 2024, ACHA hosted an Industry Presentation entitled Meningococcal Disease Trends and Vaccination Updates Pertinent to the College-Aged Population. This session explored the latest trends in meningococcal disease,…

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Meningococcal Disease Trends and Vaccination Updates Pertinent to the College-Aged Population

Join us for an insightful webinar on Meningococcal Disease Trends and Vaccination Updates Pertinent to the College-Aged Population. This session will explore the latest trends in meningococcal disease, with a…

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Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Committee

The Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD) Committee addresses vaccine-preventable diseases by developing, reviewing, and disseminating vaccine-related resources and raising educational awareness. The Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD) Board Advisory Committee leads the American College…

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Immunization Recommendations for College Students

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

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Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and Targeted Testing of College and University Students

This document provides guidelines for screening the incoming student population, testing those at increased risk, and providing appropriate follow-up care for students diagnosed with latent TB infection (LTBI) or TB…

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Immunization Practices in College Health: Requirements, Coverage, and Data — 2021-2022 Report

This report explores vaccine coverage and policies at U.S. colleges and universities, highlighting the challenges and strategies in protecting campus communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.   Discover how colleges and universities…

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Clarifying the Conversation on College Student COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Institutional COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

Recent high profile opinion pieces have presented arguments to support the rollback of various on-campus COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Several of these arguments rest upon two assertions we believe to be…

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Statement on Legislation Affecting Vaccine Documentation

Legislation is now pending in several states barring colleges and universities from requiring any vaccination (including COVID-19) but also, more broadly, restricting the ability to document vaccination status for all…

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Interim Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination: Don’t Delay the First Dose

Across the nation, everyone 16 years of age and older is now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. With the end of the spring semester, millions of students will soon be leaving…

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Immunization Practices in College Health: Requirements, Coverage, and Data — 2020 Survey Report

Explore vaccine completion rates and coverage among U.S. college students with this insightful report, featuring data from a comprehensive survey conducted in 2020.   Discover the latest insights on vaccine…

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