Guam Immunization Program

Parents and caregivers: Have questions about COVID-19 vaccines for kids? Here are 4 things you need to know.

CDC recommends children ages 6 months and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine is available and it’s free. It’s offered at the Northern Region Community Health Center, Southern Region Community Health Center, and at the Agana Shopping Center. Please see our other posts or the latest Joint Information Center news release for times and days.

🗓 Saturday, Aug 6th
📍 GDOE Headquarters Bldg B, Tiyan
⏰ 9:00am to 1:00pm (12:00pm last sign in for vaccinations)

Space is limited so please call the Head Start office at 671-475-0484 to confirm your attendance.

*Eligible participants:*
🖍 Registered for the upcoming SY22-23
🖍 Returning (2nd yr) to Head Start needing updated vaccines
🖍 Completed Head Start SY21-22 needing to update vaccines for Kinder

Hafa Adai Head Start Parents/Guardians! 🌺
Do you have a Head Start child registered or enrolled with Medicaid, MIP or no insurance?
Does your child need a Physical Exam and/or needs to update their vaccinations?
If so, join us for our *SUMMER HEALTH FAIR for FREE Physical Exams, routine vaccinations and Hemoglobin screenings* 🩺👩‍⚕️🩹🏖
🗓Saturday, Aug 6th
📍GDOE Headquarters Bldg B, Tiyan
⏰ 9:00am to 1:00pm (12:00pm last check in for vaccine patients)
‼️ Space is limited so please call our Head Start office at 671-475-0484 to confirm your attendance.
*Eligible participants:*
🖍Registered for the upcoming SY22-23
🖍Returning (2nd yr) to Head Start needing updated vaccines
🖍Completed Head Start SY21-22 needing to update vaccines for Kinder
📑See flyer for required docs needed for participation.
📌*Haven’t registered your child for Head Start yet? It’s not too late! Head Start registration will be conducted at the Health Fair. *
📲Please contact our office at 671-475-0484 for any inquiries.

Tomorrow is World Hepatitis Day! Hepatitis B affects 296 million people worldwide. The most cost-effective strategy to eliminate hepatitis B is to vaccinate all newborns and infants. Learn more at Bit.ly/CDCWHD.

Join Us! Back to School Immunization Clinic on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or while supplies last at the Barrigada Community Center.

This clinic is for children 4 years – 18 years of age, and limited to those with Medicaid, MIP, or no insurance. All necessary routine child immunizations will be given, except varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. No TB (PPD) skin tests will be given.

Requirements for children less than18 years old to receive routine child immunizations:

• Child's birth certificate
• Child’s most current shot record
• Parent/legal guardian/authorized adult's government-issued photo identification
• Minor must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or an authorized adult. If other than parent, adult must present legal guardianship, power-of-attorney, or written authorization from parent.

For more information, please call the DPHSS Immunization Program at (671) 735-7143.

Tetanus vaccines are not just for infants and children. CDC recommends tetanus vaccines for people of all ages to help protect against tetanus, also known as lockjaw. Ask your doctor if you or your child needs a tetanus vaccine. https://bit.ly/2JlPpKs

Making sure that your child sees their doctor for well-child visits and recommended vaccines is one of the best things you can do to protect your child and community from serious diseases that are easily spread.

As your children catch up on trying to climb to the top, make sure they’re caught up on routine vaccinations by talking to their doctor. https://bit.ly/3aueDqa.

Keeping up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses is the best way to protect yourself from being hospitalized with COVID-19.

Learn what it means to be up to date and how to lower your risk for hospitalization from COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3u3wsHF.