Meningitis

This page is an index of ACHA and other resources on this topic. Resources include association projects, programs, publications, guidelines, and more. Additional information may be available under “External Resources.”

ACHA Resources

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Advisory Committee
This committee leads the association and college health in addressing vaccine-preventable diseases.

Immunization Recommendations for College Students
This document assists colleges and universities in the implementation of a comprehensive institutional prematriculation immunization policy. Includes sample immunizations record forms.

External Resources

ACHA thanks its committee, coalition, task force, and section volunteers for providing resources and links concerning this topic. ACHA does not endorse or accept responsibility for the content or use of external websites.

AdultVaccination.org
Information on vaccines for adults from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccines Policy Update: Booster Dose Recommendations

CDC Meningitis Information

CDC Meningococcal Vaccine Information Sheet

Meningitis Information from MedlinePlus 

Meningococcal Vaccine Policies among Colleges and Universities—United States, 2017 [pdf]
Results of a 2017 CDC-ACHA collaborative survey on meningococcal vaccine policies on college campuses

MCV4: You're Not Done if You Give Just One [pdf] 
ACHA joined other leading health organizations in signing the Immunization Action Coalition's "Dear Colleague" letter urging health care professionals to strongly recommend the booster dose of the meningococcal ACWY vaccine (MCV4) at age 16.

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Meningitis Information