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 by the ACHA TB Workgroup and revised this month, the “Screening and Testing of College and University Students FAQs” are a companion to the ACHA TB guidelines and provide additional details for many key areas related to TB screening and testing.

Contributor Info

These guidelines are updated by the ACHA TB Screening Guidelines Workgroup, made up of members of the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Committee and the Emerging Public Health Threats and Emergency Response Coalition.

Topic
Guidelines & Recommendations, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Travel Health

Audience
Community Based Organizations, Health & Wellness Center Administrators, Health Care Providers

Resource Type
Guidelines & Recommendations

Publish Date
July 11, 2024