One in 10 babies (9.6%) was born prematurely in the United States in 2016.
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:
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One in 10 babies (9.6%) was born prematurely in the United States in 2016.
Read MoreFebrile seizures are described as generalized (whole brain and body involved), tonic-clonic (shaking) movements of a child’s body in response to a high fever. These seizures represent abnormal brain electrical activity triggered by fever.
Read MoreSeizures represent the most common neurologic disorder in children. About 1% of all children have a type of non-febrile seizure disorder, or epilepsy.
Read MoreMore than 100 specific conditions have been identified that can cause short stature. Achondroplasia occurs in people of all races and with equal frequency in males and females, and it affects about 1 in every 26,000 children. An estimated 10,000 individuals in the United States have achondroplasia.
Read MoreChildren with sickle cell disease should have at least 8 cups of water or fluid per day.
Read MoreSome of the more common inborn errors of metabolism include
Read MoreSpina bifida means cleft spine, which is an incomplete closure in the spinal column. The 4 types of spina bifida are
Read MoreBecause the spleen can be affected differently by different diseases, it is difficult to say how many children have spleen problems.
Read MoreThe Care Plan should address
Read MoreTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a direct blow to the head with different amounts of force that cause mild, moderate, or severe brain injury. Mild TBI can be called a concussion.
Read MoreTurner syndrome is a genetic condition that only affects girls and women. It occurs when 1 of the 2 X chromosomes normally found in females is missing or incomplete.
Read MoreA vesicostomy is a surgical opening in the bladder to the outside of the body (lower belly) that allows urine to come out, preventing urinary tract infection and damage to the kidneys. Urine drains constantly from this opening. The child will need to wear a diaper, training pants (Pull-Ups), or an incontinence
Read MoreSchool is more than a place to gain knowledge and skills. It also is a place where children meet new friends and learn about themselves and other important life lessons. Because children spend many hours in school, it is important that it be a safe and supportive environment for all children.
Read MoreInformation from the American Academy of Pediatrics about developmental milestones for your preterm baby (also known as preemie).
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