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Guam Faces Flu and COVID Surge; Vaccination Urged

6/9/2025

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Guam is grappling with a surge in influenza and COVID-19 cases, leaving local hospitals overwhelmed. Between May 18 and May 31, Guam Memorial Hospital documented 36 cases of flu-like illnesses. Alarmingly, a 9-month-old unvaccinated child has contracted whooping cough, the third such case this year. Public Health is urging everyone to get vaccinated to protect the community.

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Story summary

Guam is grappling with a surge in influenza and COVID-19 cases, leaving local hospitals overwhelmed. Between May 18 and May 31, Guam Memorial Hospital documented 36 cases of flu-like illnesses. Alarmingly, a 9-month-old unvaccinated child has contracted whooping cough, the third such case this year. Public Health is urging everyone to get vaccinated to protect the community.