On March 31, 2026, ACHA hosted this Industry Presentation “Mosquitoes, Students, and Study Abroad: Understanding Japanese Encephalitis Risk.”
As international travel continues to increase, colleges and universities play an important role in preparing students for global health risks. Mosquito-borne diseases, such as Japanese encephalitis (JE), are often overlooked but can pose serious health concerns in certain regions.
This webinar discussed:
- Key risk factors associated with Japanese encephalitis
- Geographic areas where transmission occurs
- Current CDC prevention recommendations
- Practical considerations for communicating risk to students traveling abroad
Speaker:
Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, APP, FISTM, CTH
Chapman University School of Pharmacy
Disclaimer: American College Health Association does not endorse any company, product, or service presented in industry-sponsored webinars. Presentation content is not part of American College Health Association’s accredited education programming. Presentation content may include product promotion.
Contributor Info
Special thanks to Valneva for supporting this presentation.
Topic
Public Health, Travel Health
Resource Type
Industry Presentation
Publish Date
April 7, 2026
