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Guam

Risk / Health Info for Guam

There are some vaccines to get before going to Guam and your healthcare advisor can guide you. There are good quality hospitals in Guam and complex cases from other parts of the Pacific may be brought to the island.

Dengue fever in Guam
There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Guam. Dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever because of the severe bone, joint and muscular pains it causes, in addition to flu-like fever and headache. There is no vaccine for dengue fever. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Sleeping with mosquito nets is also recommended.
Chikungunya virus in Guam
Cases of Chikungunya virus have been reported in Guam. It is spread by day-biting mosquitoes and you can guard against infection by covering up and using mosquito repellents. Infection results in joint pains, fever, rash and headache. It clears up after a few days, but some patients are left with swollen and painful joints for weeks or even years afterwards.
Zika in Guam
Global Affairs Canada has issued a warning about the risk of contracting Zika in Guam. Zika is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes, and infection during pregnancy has been linked to birth defects. Women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should take advice before travelling to Guam. Zika symptoms include rash, itch, mild fever, headache, red eyes, muscle and joint pains. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Mosquito nets and air conditioning should be used when sleeping.

Covid-19 Testing for Guam

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Recommended Vaccines for Guam

Vaccine NameCourse
Hepatitis A2 Doses
Hepatitis A and B combined (adult)3 Doses
Hepatitis A and B combined (paediatric)2 Doses
Hepatitis A and typhoid (combined)1 Dose
Hepatitis A (paediatric)1 Dose
Hepatitis B3 Doses
Hepatitis B (paediatric)3 Doses
Typhoid1 Dose
Typhoid (oral)1 Dose
This is a general list of travel vaccinations and immunisations for Guam. Specific vaccines can only be determined after appointment with our travel nurse.

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About Guam

Guam is in the same Pacific archipelago as the Mariana Islands. It has a tropical climate so it is warm all year round. It is a territory of the United States and has a geostrategic position and has a US military presence in the form of naval and air force bases. It is a telecoms and transport hub and it is popular with divers.

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top Tips for travelling to Guam

Guam has a War in the Pacific National Historical Park where visitors can learn about battlefields and view gun emplacements and trenches. Guam has air links with west coast US airports, Hawaii and also Japan, Shanghai, Palau and Manila and the Federated States of Micronesia.

 

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Our vaccination and travel health clinics will ensure that you are up-to-date on all the travel immunizations recommended by healthcare professionals. Global Travel Clinics will ensure you are protected by all the recommended shots before you leave the country. We are currently focusing on Covid-19 PCR Swab Test, Antigen test, Antibody Test & Travel Certificates.

 

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