2025-2026 COVID Vaccination

COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID vaccine is now available for all age groups at East Bay Pediatrics. Currently, it can be given at any scheduled visit after talking to your doctor or by clicking on the COVID/Flu Vaccine Sign-Up Link on the right.

Current recommendations: 
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends COVID vaccination for all children ages 6 months to 2 years and all children 2 years and older who have not yet been vaccinated for COVID. High risk patients over the age of 2 years should receive COVID vaccine annually. Other healthy children may choose to receive COVID vaccine. 
  • The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends shared clinical decision-making between the physician and the patient or parent to determine who should get COVID vaccine. 
  • The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has joined with the states of Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii in a West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) to create a recommendation for this season’s immunizations. See WCHA guidance here.
  • In mid-September, our state passed AB144 which requires insurance companies to pay for vaccines recommended by the CDPH. 
COVID Vaccine
​Information
  • It is recommended that all children ages 6 months to 2 years and all children 2 years and older who have not yet been vaccinated for COVID receive COVID vaccine. High risk patients over the age of 2 years should receive COVID vaccine annually. Other healthy children may choose to receive COVID vaccine. ​
  • Children under 2 years of age should get 2 doses of Moderna COVID vaccine 4-8 weeks apart. Children age 2 years and older only need one dose per season. 
  • East Bay Pediatrics will carry Moderna mRNA COVID vaccine
  • See more information on the Vaccine Information Sheet from the CDC
Getting the 
​Vaccine
  • ​Patients with upcoming visits can get the COVID vaccine during their scheduled visit.
  • Click on the links on this page to sign up for an appointment for COVID vaccine. Appointments will be set up based on availability of the vaccine.
  • Some families may choose to get a COVID vaccine at a local pharmacy. If you choose to do so, please forward documentation of the COVID vaccine to us through the patient portal. This way we can keep your vaccine record up to date. 
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about COVID vaccine
  • Who should get the COVID vaccine? All children ages 6 months to 2 years old and all children 2 years and older who have not yet been vaccinated for COVID should get COVID vacccine. High risk patients over the age of 2 years should receive COVID vaccine annually. Other healthy children may choose to receive COVID vaccine.   
  • When should my child get the COVID vaccine? COVID vaccine is now available during the same season as flu vaccine. Consider getting COVID vaccine during the same visit as flu vaccine
  • What type of COVID vaccine is offered at East Bay Pediatrics? East Bay Pediatrics carries Moderna mRNA COVID vaccine
  • Which COVID-19 vaccine should my child get? Any of the approved formulations of COVID vaccine are safe. If your child requires a series of vaccines, all shots should be of the same brand. 
  • I recently had COVID. When can I get a COVID vaccine? It is safe to get a COVID vaccine once you have fully recovered from COVID illness, including fever free and reduction in cough or other symptoms.
  • What are the side effects of COVID vaccine? Side effects of the COVID vaccine are similar to the side effects of other vaccines. The most common reaction is a sore arm. Some people may have headache, fever, chills, fatigue and body aches. These effects usually start within 24 hours of getting the vaccine and may last 1-5 days. Please call if you have fever for 5 days, chest pain, difficulty breathing or other significant symptoms after receiving the vaccine; these could be signs of myocarditis. 
  • Can my child get myocarditis from the COVID vaccine? Myocarditis is a rare side effect of COVID vaccine, but it occurs much less frequently than myocarditis from COVID illness. If your child experiences chest pain, difficulty breathing and racing heart, please call or go to the emergency room. ​

Getting COVID-19 Vaccine for your child

Schedule an online appointment: 
COVID vaccines are now available for all age groups for  East Bay Pediatrics patients and you can schedule an appointment to get a COVID vaccine, Flu vaccine, or both.  Please make an appointment  by clicking on the link below. Make sure to choose the correct location to ensure that staff can prepare the correct doses of vaccines.  
A few pointers for signing up online: 
  • This system is for both flu shots and COVID shots. 
  • Appointments are available up to 2 weeks in advance. If there are no more appointments, please check again soon. Thank you for your patience!
  • Please cancel your appointment in Solv if you can no longer come at your designated time. Missed appointments may incur a fee.
  • Please sign up the YOUNGEST child for one slot and add any siblings using the questionnaire on the site.
  • Under Reason for Visit, please choose Flu Vaccine Only, COVID Vaccine Only, or COVID AND Flu Vaccine from the drop down menu.
  • It is NOT necessary to create an account.
  • If you get stuck, you can skip any section but you may be asked to go back. In order to maintain patient privacy, the system does not save any answers. You will be asked to complete all paperwork before your child can be vaccinated. 
  • Please check in using the link texted to you AND check in at the office when you arrive. 
  • If you encounter any problems, please call the office during business hours at (925) 438-1100
  • ​ We are not offering flu drop-in at either of our offices. Please do not walk in.
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COVID-19: Additional Information

RETURN TO SCHOOL GUIDANCE
The California Department of Public Health recommends that individuals with viral illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, or other viruses should remain at home while they have a fever. They can return to school or work once they are fever free for 24 hours and the main symptoms, including cough, have decreased. Please check with your child care center, school or work about specific return policies after illness. 
​Should my child come in for a visit?
If you think that your child has COVID, you can administer a home COVID test. If you do not have access to a COVID test, you can contact our office for a visit. Please wear a mask, preferably KN-95 or N95 while in the office. 

Children with COVID should be seen in the office if fever lasts for 5 days, if the patient experiences chest pain or difficult breathing, or if there are signs of dehydration. Please call our nurses during business hours to schedule.

If your child is in distress with chest pain, difficulty breathing and rapid heartrate, you should have your child seen at a local emergency room (ER) to determine whether he/she has myocarditis. 
COVID Test informatioN
East Bay Pediatrics primarily runs a molecular test for COVID-19. This is a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) which has similar sensitivity and specificity to PCR and done in only 15 minutes. The test requires a swab of both nostrils (in the nose). 

Home COVID-19 tests have proven to be quite reliable. Follow the directions on your COVID test closely - do not look at the test hours after the sample has been placed, look only at the 10-15minute window on the directions. 
PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
Reports indicate that the COVID-19 vaccine (any of the versions currently available) is safe for nursing mothers. There is also early evidence showing that some protective antibodies may cross from mom to baby when nursing. 
We encourage pregnant mothers to get a COVID vaccine to protect both yourself and your baby.