Accessibility Options
Accessibility OptionsQ: Can I make an appointment or walk in for shots?
A: The Immunization Program does not give shots. Contact your medical provider to seek immunization services. If you do not have a medical provider, you can also contact the Northern Community Health Center (671) 635-4410/7400 or Southern Community Health Center (671) 828-7604/05.
Q: What are the required documents to request for a copy of my child’s shot record?
A:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Parent/Guardian Photo ID
- Letter of Authorization or Legal Guardianship document
Q: What are the required documents to request for an official immunization record for social security?
A:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Parent/Guardian Photo ID
- Letter of Authorization or Legal Guardianship document
- Child’s Shot Record
Q: What immunizations are required for school enrollment?
A:
- All students must be up to date with all required immunizations prior to being enrolled in any school within Guam. Minimum requirements include: DTaP, IPV, MMR, Hep B, Hib* (*for Headstart students only). Students must also receive all follow-up immunizations needed to complete the series of each vaccine.
- However, we highly encourage that children receive all recommended vaccines in accordance with current the ACIP Schedule.
Q: How much does a copy of the shot record cost?
A: As for now, the Immunization Program does not charge for the copy of the shot record
Q: When is the next immunization outreach?
A: Outreaches will be announced on the media, on our website and our programs Facebook.
Q: Without medical insurance how can I get my children immunized?
A:
- The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program is a federal program that provides eligible children with all recommended vaccines at no cost. There is no charge for any vaccines given by a VFC provider to eligible children. But there can be some other costs with immunization:
- Doctors can charge a set (or standard) fee to administer each shot.
- There can be a fee for the doctor’s/office visit.
- Children from birth through 18 years of age can receive VFC vaccine if they are:
- enrolled in Medicaid
- uninsured
- underinsured
- American Indian or Alaskan Native as defined by the Indian Health Services Act (25 U.S.C. 1603)
Q: Where can I get information about immunizations needed for overseas travel including general travel precautions and country alerts?
A:
- Information for travelers can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) travel website. These pages have updated information regarding travel notices and immunization recommendations.
[CDC Travel information] https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel - Consult your health care provider to determine what you will need, depending on your health and immunization history, areas of country you will be visiting, and planned activities.
