Travel Information From Micronesia to Guam

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Guam.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Guam.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Local Phrases Language : Chamorro and English

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Håfa adai!
How are you? = Håfa tatatmanu hao?

Conversational

How are you? = Håfa tatatmanu hao? (Hah-fuh-tah-taht-mah-noo-How?)
Good = Maolek (M-Ow-Lick) or Very Good : Todu maolek (toe do mau lek)
What is your name? = Hayi na'an-mu? (Ha-zi-nuh-un-moo?)
My name is John = Guahu Si Juan.(Gwah-Hu-C-Wan.) or Si Juan Yu. (See-Wan-dzu.)
Thank you = Si Yu'us ma'ase. (C-zu-oohs-Muh-ah-seat)
You're welcome = Buen probechu. (Bwen-pro-bet-sue)
Goodbye = Adiós. (Ah-Deh-Oss)
Good morning = Buenas días. (Bwenas-Dee-as)
Good evening = Buenas tatdes. (Bwenas-taht-des)
Good night = Buenas noches. (Bwenas-no-tses)
Good night (see you tomorrow) = Esta agupa'. (eh-stah-ah-goo-pah)
Yes = Hunggan
No = Ahe'

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Hagåtña

Hagåtña is the capital village of the United States territory of Guam. From the 18th through mid-20th century, it was Guam's population center, but today it is the second smallest of the island's 19 villages in both area and population.

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Petty crime

Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs.

Ensure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times.

• The most common religion in Guam is Roman Catholicism
• Don't forget food is a significant part of the cultural economy - sharing food is a part of system reciprocity.
• Don't necessarily discuss religion. Good conversation starter is "Tell me about the local politics.”
• Don't be surprised by occasional typhoons in Guam, especially in August.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Guam?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Guam. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

In Guam, the delivery of healthcare services is mixed. Services are provided by the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) and the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC), formerly known as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA).

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.