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”.
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...

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”.
Read MorePain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). Pain found between the bottom of the rib cage and the groin crease.
Read MoreAcetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage Table
Read MoreAcne is a skin condition caused by blocked oil glands. Main symptoms are pimples and blackheads on the face.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreItching of the anus. Occurs on a repeated basis.
Read MoreBite or claw wound from a pet, farm or wild animal.
Read MoreAntibiotics are strong medicines that can kill bacteria. However, they are often over-used in our society
Read MoreSudden attacks of overwhelming, intense symptoms. Symptoms: fast, deep breathing (hyperventilation), fast heart rate and feeling dizzy. The body goes on total “red alert”.
Read MoreYou are concerned that your child is not eating enough food each day. It may seem like your child is never hungry.
Read MoreInjuries to the arm (shoulder to hand). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament.
Read MoreArm muscle pain from hard work or sports (muscle overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle overuse syndrome
Read MorePain 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
Read MoreYour child is having an asthma attack. Your child has been diagnosed in the past with asthma.
Read MoreFungus infection of the feet. Causes an itchy rash on the feet and between the toes
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