Infectious Diseases

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…

HIV Prevention Today: Exploring the Latest PrEP Option for College Health

This session will explore HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a highly effective yet underutilized prevention strategy for college students. Participants will review the clinical benefits of Yeztugo (lenacapavir), including findings…

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…

Vaccines 101 for Campus Communities: Building Trust and Partnerships that Protect Students

This program is a collaboration between ACHA and ACUHO-I. Join campus health experts from ACHA’s Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Committee for a practical discussion on vaccine-preventable diseases, emerging trends, and why vaccination matters…

Statement on the Changes to CDC ACIP

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,…

ACHA Releases Updated 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…

Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and Management

This 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…

FAQs on Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and Management

ACHA 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 Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment…

Increasing Campus Vaccine Rates for Student Populations with Low Vaccine Coverage

This project provides grant funding to support the development of new programs, practices, and strategies aimed at increasing vaccine coverage on college campuses.

Understanding Vaccine Completion & Coverage on College Campuses

This project helps practitioners and policymakers understand vaccine coverage among students and ways to improve vaccine readiness on campus.