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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/legionnaires-disease-pontiac-fever
Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac FeverLegionnaires' disease is a serious, sometimes fatal form of pneumonia. Pontiac Fever is a less serious influenza-like infection. Together they are the two most common forms of legionellosis...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/measles-information-camps
Measles - Information for CampsMeasles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. Here some top tips for camps.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/zika-virus-what-camps-need-know
Zika Virus - What Camps Need to KnowJuly 25, 2016 Update Concerns about Zika virus continue. To date, 426 reported cases of Zika virus in the 50 states have been attributed to returning international travelers or their sexual...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/immigration-reform-impact-camps-utilizing-cultural-exchange-visitors
Immigration Reform - Impact on Camps Utilizing Cultural Exchange VisitorsThe most recent changes to Immigration Law in the US were enacted in 2013. It is anticipated that the US Department of State will again consider J-1 Visa Cultural Exchange regulations in 2016...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/social-security-international-staff
Social Security for International StaffAmerican Camp Association urges camps to abide by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruling and obtain Social Security numbers for all international staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tips-lyme-disease-prevention-camp
Tips for Lyme Disease Prevention at CampAs staffers, parents and kids prepare for another memorable summer at camp, there is one important detail that must not escape our attention - doing everything possible to ensure that children are...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/measles-update-2019-summer-camp-season
Measles Update for the 2019 Summer Camp SeasonLearn more about measles, immunizations, and how to prepare for a potential measles outbreak at summer camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/covid-19-resource-center-camps
COVID-19 – Resource Center for CampsThe safety and health of campers and staff is always the highest priority at camp, and camps have a long history of planning for and managing communicable diseases. With the spread of the coronavirus...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handwashing-make-it-really-effective
Handwashing: Make It Really EffectiveHandwashing remains one of our most effective protective behaviors against communicable disease. While handwashing doesn’t guarantee protection and safety, a person can certainly reduce risk of...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/testimonials-stories-needed-j-1-cultural-exchange-participants-americas-camps
Testimonials and Stories Needed: J-1 Cultural Exchange Participants and America's CampsACA continues to closely monitor developments in Washington with the J-1 Cultural Exchange programs for camp counselors and support staff. These programs are vital to America’s camps and we are...