Important Announcement re: After Hours Advice Line


As you know medical costs continue to climb and we are currently confronted with the need to change, and pay significantly more for, our after hours advice calls.  We are committed to providing thorough and timely medical advice for your family, including after hours. 

After an extensive search and review process, we are pleased to announce that starting on 2/1/24 we, along with all UBCP-affiliated practices, will be offering after hours advice through a new group, Anytime Pediatrics.  

When our office is closed, including on holidays, you may call Anytime Pediatrics for advice at (623) 663-1707. As before, if your child needs an after-hours appointment, appointments can be made at GoHealth in Oakland. One important change to note is that we will bill your insurance for these calls, and that these calls may be subject to a co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible, if not covered by your insurance. 

 

Prior to making an after-hour call, the providers at Berkeley Pediatrics recommend that you look up your child’s symptoms on the AAP website healthychildren.org symptom checker: 

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

 


Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

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  • Abdominal Pain - Stress Related

    Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). The stomach pains occur when your child is worried about something. This is often called the “worried stomach”.

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  • Abdominal Pain - Symptom

    Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). Pain found between the bottom of the rib cage and the groin crease.

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  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage Table

    Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage Table

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  • Acne

    Acne is a skin condition caused by blocked oil glands. Main symptoms are pimples and blackheads on the face.

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  • Amoxicillin Rash

    A harmless rash that occurs when a child is taking an antibiotic. The rash is not from a drug allergy. Occurs in 10% of children who are taking amoxicillin.

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  • Anal Fissure

    An anal fissure is a shallow tear in the skin around the anus. This is the cause in over 90% of children with blood in the stools.

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  • Anal Itching

    Itching of the anus. Occurs on a repeated basis.

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  • Animal Bite

    Bite or claw wound from a pet, farm or wild animal.

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  • Antibiotics - When Do They Help?

    Antibiotics are strong medicines that can kill bacteria. However, they are often over-used in our society

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  • Anxiety Attack

    Sudden attacks of overwhelming, intense symptoms. Symptoms: fast, deep breathing (hyperventilation), fast heart rate and feeling dizzy. The body goes on total “red alert”.

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  • Appetite Slump - Young Child

    You are concerned that your child is not eating enough food each day. It may seem like your child is never hungry.

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  • Arm Injury

    Injuries to the arm (shoulder to hand). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament.

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  • Arm Pain - Muscle Strain

    Arm muscle pain from hard work or sports (muscle overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle overuse syndrome

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  • Arm Pain - Symptom

    Pain in the arm (shoulder to fingers). Includes shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger joints. Includes minor muscle strains from hard work or sports (overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury

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  • Asthma Attack

    Your child is having an asthma attack. Your child has been diagnosed in the past with asthma.

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  • Athlete's Foot

    Fungus infection of the feet. Causes an itchy rash on the feet and between the toes

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