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As a pediatric practice, we believe caring for children also means caring for the communities they grow up in. In that spirit, we stand in support of the National Shutdown on January 30, 2026. While our office will remain open to provide essential healthcare services to our patients and families, we are joining this day of collective action in meaningful ways as a practice. Our commitment is to continue showing up for children’s health while also standing with our community and the values of care, responsibility, and solidarity.

Pathogens have not changed, only "policies".    Berkeley Pediatrics does not anticipate any changes to our vaccine schedule or to the availability of vaccines to our patients. We stand by the American Academy of Pediatrics published vaccine schedule which is also supported by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA).   

One Year Advance Well Visit Scheduling:  Berkeley Pediatrics is now scheduling well visits one year in advance.  Secure your preferred date and time today through MyChart

2025-2026 Influenza vaccines and COVID vaccines are still available:  Please schedule an appointment now through MyChart or contact the office.  It's shaping up to be a pretty bad influenza season so prepare your family!

MEASLES INFORMATION:  As you may have been hearing in the news, there has been a rise in measles cases in some states US as well as internationally.  Fortunately, we are not currently experiencing transmission of measles in our area.  Here is a great site with information about measles and what you can do to provide your child. https://www.healthychildren.or...


Are you signed up on MyChart portal access to your child's records?  Is your teen signed up so they can access their charts?  We are communicating more and more via MyChart so please make sure you sign up ASAP! 

Is your child ill?  Look up your child’s symptoms on the AAP website healthychildren.org symptom checker: 

https://www.healthychildren.or...


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  • A Parent’s Guide to Head Lice
    Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions

    Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help parents and caregivers check for, treat, and prevent the spread of head lice.

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  • Acne—How to Treat and Control It
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    Almost all teens get zits at one time or another. It's called acne. Whether your case is mild or severe, there are things you can do to keep it under control. Read on to find out how.

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  • Acute Ear Infections and Your Child
    Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

    Next to the common cold, an ear infection is the most common childhood illness. In fact, most children have at least one ear infection by the time they are 3 years old. Many ear infections clear up without causing any lasting problems.

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  • Allergies in Children
    Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

    Allergy describes a condition involving the immune system that causes sneezing and itching, chronic rashes, wheezing, or even life-threatening allergic reactions. Whether minor or serious, there are things you can do to prevent or control most allergic problems. The more you know about allergies—the

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  • Anaphylaxis
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    For anyone experiencing anaphylaxis, epinephrine should be given right away followed by a call to 911 for further treatment and transfer to a hospital. The main medicine to treat anaphylaxis is epinephrine. This is a medicine given by an injection. The best place to inject it is in the muscles of the

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  • Anemia in Children and Teens
    Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

    Anemia can make your child appear pale in color and feel cranky, tired, or weak. Though these symptoms may worry you, the most common causes of anemia—such as iron deficiency—are generally easy to treat, especially when anemia is detected early.

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  • Ankle Sprain Treatment (Care of the Young Athlete)
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    Acute ankle and foot injuries are common in athletes and other active young people. Sprains account for the greatest number of acute injuries.

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  • Antibiotics Aren't Always Needed
    Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

    Parents need to know that using antibiotics when they are not the right medicine will not help and may even cause harm to children.

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  • Asthma
    Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions

    Asthma (AZZ-muh) is a disease of the breathing tubes that carry air to the lungs. The linings of the tubes swell, and they fill up with mucus (MYOO-kus). This is called inflammation (in-fluh-MAY-shun). It makes the tubes get narrow. This makes it hard to breathe.

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  • Asthma Triggers
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Things that cause asthma (AZZ-muh) attacks or make asthma worse are called triggers. Asthma triggers can be found in your home, your child's school, child care, and other people's homes.

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  • Asthma and Exercise (Care of the Young Athlete)
    Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions

    Almost every child (and adult) with asthma can benefit from sports and physical activity. Also, asthma should not prevent young athletes from enjoying a full athletic career. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics

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  • Asthma and Your Child
    Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

    This handout informs parents about asthma, including information about asthma symptoms, triggers, treatments, medicines, and how to communicate with your child's school.

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  • Bedwetting
    Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

    Most children learn to use the toilet between 2 and 4 years of age. Even after children are toilet-trained, they may wet the bed until they are older. It's even common for 6-year-olds to wet the bed once in a while. Some children still wet the bed at age 12.

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  • Bedwetting
    Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

    Bedwetting is not a serious medical condition, but it can be a challenging problem for children and parents. Read on to find out more from the American Academy of Pediatrics about bedwetting and what can be done about it.

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  • Bronchiolitis and Your Young Child
    Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions

    Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness among infants. One of its symptoms is trouble breathing, which can be scary for parents and young children. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about bronchiolitis, causes, signs and symptoms, how to treat it, and how to prevent

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  • COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist for Kids
    Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions

    A checklist for parents to help prepare for your child's COVID-19 vaccination.

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