IIS Policies: Guam

What to know

Immunization information systems (IIS) are confidential, population-based, computerized databases that record all immunization doses administered by participating providers to persons residing within a given geopolitical area. This information details how to access immunization records for vaccine recipients who received a vaccine in Guam.

General Information

Guam's IIS is the Guam Immunization Registry (GuWebIZ), and it includes immunization records for vaccine recipients of all ages. Visit this webpage to learn more about the IIS.

Child Consent to Participate

For children, GuWebIZ requires implicit consent with opt-out by law. Children are included in the IIS unless their parent(s)/guardian(s) choose to opt them out.

Resource‎

For more information, please see Guam Public Law PL: 32-073 and Guam Code Annotated, Public Health and Safety, Chapter 3, Article 3, §3326.1(b)(5)(c).

Adult Consent to Participate

For adults, GuWebIZ requires implicit consent with opt-out by law. Adults are included in the IIS unless they choose to opt out.

Resource‎

For more information, please see Guam Public Law PL: 32-073 and Guam Code Annotated, Public Health and Safety, Chapter 3, Article 3, §3326.1(b)(5)(c).

Provider Reporting

Guam does have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to GuWebIZ. The reporting mandate:

  • Mandates universal reporting by law.

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For more information, please see Guam Code Annotated, Public Health and Safety, Chapter 3, Article 3, §3326.1(a).

Data Sharing

Guam does have a policy that regulates sharing data from GuWebIZ with other public health entities. The data sharing policy:

  • Requires that the data are only used for public health or other specific purposes.

Resource‎

For more information, please see Guam Code Annotated, Public Health and Safety, Chapter 3, Article 3, §3326.1.(b)(5).
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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases