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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  • Circumcision Problems

    A circumcision is the removal of most of the male foreskin. Questions about caring for the normal circumcised penis in a baby boy.

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  • Cold Sores (Fever Blisters)

    Sores on the outer lip caused by the herpes virus. Sores tend to recur

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  • Colds (Age 0-5)

    The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Main symptoms are a runny nose and sore throat.

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  • Colds (Age 6-21)

    The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Main symptoms are a runny nose and sore throat.

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  • Colic (Crying Baby)

    A baby less than 3 months old with excessive crying. Crying is the only symptom and baby is normal when not crying.

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  • Constipation (Age 1-5)

    Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Pass stools every 3 days or longer.

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  • Constipation (Age 6-21)

    Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Pass stools every 3 days or longer.

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  • Constipation (Baby)

    Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Your child is less than 1 year old.

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  • Constipation - Bowel Cleanout for Stool Impaction

    A bowel cleanout is a medical treatment plan ordered by your doctor. It is used for emptying out the rectum and colon (lower bowel).

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  • Contact Dermatitis - Allergic

    Red itchy area of the skin from contact with an allergic substance

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  • Contact Dermatitis - Irritant

    Red area of the skin from contact with an irritant

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  • Cough - Allergic

    Cough caused by pollens or other allergic substances.

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  • Cough - Symptom (Age 0-5)

    A cough is the sound made when the cough reflex clears the lungs. It helps protect the lungs from infections. A coughing fit or spell is over 5 minutes of nonstop coughing. Coughs can be dry (no mucus) or wet (with mucus).

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  • Cough - Symptom (Age 6-21)

    A cough is the sound made when the cough reflex clears the lungs. It helps protect the lungs from infections. A coughing fit or spell is over 5 minutes of nonstop coughing. Coughs can be dry (no mucus) or wet (with mucus)

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  • Cough - Viral (Age 0-5)

    Viral infection of the lower airway (the bronchi) that go to the lungs. This is the most common cause of a cough in children. Medical names are viral bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, LRI

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  • Cough - Viral (Age 6-21)

    Viral infection of the lower airway (the bronchi) that go to the lungs. This is the most common cause of a cough in children. Medical names are viral bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, LRI

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