Infectious Diseases
The American College Health Association (ACHA) is deeply troubled by the recent removal of all 17 sitting members on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel,…
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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…
Read MoreThis document is a comprehensive resource for identifying and managing TB on college and university campuses. It covers the steps necessary for a college or university to develop a TB…
Read MoreACHA recommends screening and targeted testing for TB as a key strategy for controlling and preventing infection on campuses and in surrounding communities and provides detailed guidelines on the topic. Developed…
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This project provides grant funding to support the development of new programs, practices, and strategies aimed at increasing vaccine coverage on college campuses.
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This project helps practitioners and policymakers understand vaccine coverage among students and ways to improve vaccine readiness on campus.
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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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ACHA’s Emerging Public Health Threats and Emergency Response (EPHTER) Coalition and Vaccine-Preventable Disease (VPD) Committee have issued guidance on managing COVID-19 in the upcoming academic year (2024-25). The EPHTER Coalition…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThis coalition is for members with an interest in emergency response and preparing for and responding to emerging public health threats. Welcome to the ACHA Emerging Public Health Threats…
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