If the vomiting is associated with an infection, the incubation and contagious periods depend on the type of germ causing the infection.
Read MoreAs 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...

If the vomiting is associated with an infection, the incubation and contagious periods depend on the type of germ causing the infection.
Read MoreWarts are skin infections caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
Read MoreA contagious and fairly common bacterial infection that causes a range of illnesses, from mild cough to severe disease
Read MoreA sore throat is one of the most common concerns among parents of school-aged children. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about sore throats and their causes. Also included is information about strep throat tests, tonsillitis, how to prevent the spread of germs, and when to
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