Guam Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Guam carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Make sure you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.
COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers over 1 year old. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of any age.
Measles
Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are uncommon in Guam, but rabies vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll be around animals or in remote areas.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for Guam - there's no risk and it's not required for entry.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
911
Medical / Ambulance
911
Fire
911
U.S. Embassy
+1-671-472-7277
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.