Public Health

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Welcome Back to Campus! A Message from ACHA

The American College Health Association (ACHA) welcomes students, faculty, and staff to the 2025–2026 academic year! As we begin a new chapter, we remain committed to supporting successful, healthy campuses.…

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Eight Campuses Awarded Vaccine Coverage Grants from ACHF

The American College Health Foundation (ACHF), with funding from Pfizer, Inc., is pleased to announce the recipients of vaccine coverage grants through the Increasing Campus Vaccine Coverage (ICVC) Grant Program…

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Opioid Overdose Reversal: Considerations for Campus Executive Leaders

The American College Health Association (ACHA) and the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) have partnered on a joint letter to campus leaders highlighting the important role institutions can take in addressing…

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Joint Letter from ACHA & ACUHO-I on Campus Opioid Overdose Reversal Policies

Dear Colleagues: The American College Health Association (ACHA) and the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) are combining efforts to highlight the important role your institution can take…

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ACHA Advocacy Update

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,…

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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…

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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…

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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 guidelines on the topic. Developed…

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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.

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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.

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