Public Notices Portal - Government of Guam

Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 885

December 10, 2021, 11:20 a.m. (ChST)

COVID-19 Booster Shots Expand to 16-17-Year-Olds

COVID-19 Booster Shot Eligibility Expands

Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the COVID-19 vaccine boosters for individuals ages 16 to 17 years old. Adolescents 16 and 17 years of age who received a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (first two doses) are eligible for a single booster shot at least 6 months or more after their initial series. At this time, only the Pfizer-BioNTech booster vaccine is authorized and recommended for adolescents aged 16 and 17.

Requirements for Minors to Receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine:

Parent/legal guardian must provide minor’s birth certificate
Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued photo identification (ID)
Minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Guardians must present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney documents

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of December 9, a total of 126,679 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 12,052 residents 12 – 17 years old. 3,672 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two-dose series. 853 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. 30,929 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents.

FREE COVID-19 FAMILY VACCINATION VILLAGE CLINICS: 2:30PM – 6:00PM (for 5 and older) For appointments, visit tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing.
DATE	VILLAGE SERVED	LOCATION
Friday, Dec. 10	Talo’fo’fo	Talo’fo’fo Gym
Monday, Dec. 13	Agaña Heights	Agaña Heights Gym
Tuesday, Dec. 14	Sinajana/Hagåtña/Ordot-Chalan Pago	Sinajana Mayor’s Office
Wednesday, Dec. 15	Hågat / Sånta Rita-Sumai	Hågat Gym
Thursday, Dec. 16	Humåtak	Humåtak Mayor’s Office
Friday, Dec. 17	Yona	Yona Gym
Monday, Dec. 27	Yigo	Yigo Gym

UOG COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Open Dec. 21 – 31

The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the University of Guam Field House will be open from December 21 – 31, excluding normal days off and Christmas Day. Walk-ins are accepted, but residents are encouraged to make appointments at tinyurl.com/vaxguam. The UOG Field House clinic will not be open from Dec. 16-20 due to graduation events.

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Every day EXCEPT

Thursdays and Sundays

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

University of Guam Field House, Mangilao

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. After Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, operations will resume on Dec. 21

Monday - Friday

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sundays: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo

Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome.

Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.
Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome.
Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.

Saturday, December 11

4 p.m - 7 pm

Father Dueñas Memorial School Phoenix Center, Mangilao

Children’s first and second dose vaccination clinic. Will accommodate adults first, second and booster doses. Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines available.

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