Vaccinations

East Bay Pediatrics supports vaccinating all children. Immunizations have greatly reduced the illness and death from infectious disease for children and the community.

Routine visit and vaccine schedule

FLU VACCINE AND COVID

Online scheduling is no longer available, please call our office if you need to schedule an appointment.

Online scheduling will re-open next season around September. We will update our website once available.

Measles FAQ:

1. My child had the measles vaccine series. Does my child need another?
Measles vaccines are usually given at 1 year and 4 years old. If your child had two MMR vaccines, your child does not need another MMR vaccine, even during an outbreak.

2. My child has only had one measles vaccine. Should my child get the second shot now?
One dose provides 93% protection. So if your child had the first vaccine, your child is sufficiently protected and can get the second dose at the 4 year old visit.

3. My child is under 1 year old and has not received the measles vaccine. Should my child receive a measles vaccine now?
Our area is currently not considered a high risk area. Most babies can wait until the 1 year visit to be vaccinated.

4. We are traveling to a high risk area. Should my child receive a measles vaccine?
The AAP and CDC recommend measles vaccination prior to international travel and travel to high risk areas. Right now, high risk areas include certain regions in Texas and New Mexico.
-If your child has already had two MMR shots, your child does not need another dose.
-If your child has had one MMR shot, your child has sufficient protection and can wait until the next well visit for a second shot.
-If your child is over 6 months old and has not yet had the MMR shot, your child can receive the vaccine before the first birthday but it will not count toward the routine series and will still need two shots after 1 year old. Ideally the shot is given at least two weeks prior to travel. Most of the time, this dose can be given during a routine visit. Please call our nurses to schedule a vaccine appointment if you do not already have an appointment 925-438-1100, option 3
-If your child is under 6 months old, your child is too young to receive MMR vaccine.

5. When should I worry that my child has measles?
Usually there is a known exposure to measles since the disease is rare in the US. Measles presents with fever and rash at the same time. The rash usually starts in the face and spreads down to the trunk. The child will be lethargic and have cold symptoms such as cough and congestion and red eyes. If your child may have been exposed to someone with measles and has these symptoms, please call. Our doctors will see the child outside the office to prevent further spread. If your child is very sick, go to the ER.

Some families desire to spread out immunizations; however, the practice has set a minimum vaccine requirement in order to protect all of our patients and ensure proper advice is given to all families in the event of illness.

A. The following vaccines must be given by the age group listed.

Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) - 3 doses before 24 months of age, 5 doses before 6 years of age
Hemophilus Influenza, type B (Hib) - 3 doses before 12 months of age, 4th dose before 24 months of age
Pneumococcus (PCV) - 3 doses before 12 months of age, 4th dose before 24 months of age
Hepatitis B (Hep B) - 3 doses by 6 years of age
Inactivated Polio (IPV) - 3 doses before 24 months of age, 4th doses by 6 years of age
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - First dose before 24 months of age, Second dose before 6 years of age
Varicella (VZV or chicken pox) - 1st dose before 24 months of age, 2nd dose before 13 years of age
Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) - 1 dose before 13 years of age
Meningococcal (MCV4) - 1 dose prior to 18 years of age

B. A newborn’s first series of vaccinations (first DTaP, Hib and PCV) must be completed by 4 months of age.

C. Additional visits due to delayed schedule require a visit with a physician. This may incur a co-pay.

D. If your child is behind the practice's routine vaccine schedule, please notify any health care provider, even within our practice, when discussing your child's health or an illness. Medical decisions may depend on whether your child has been fully vaccinated.

East Bay Pediatrics is happy to work with you to make sure that all the necessary vaccines have been given for your child’s age. If your family refuses to meet our minimum requirements, we will help you find another health care provider to meet your needs. If you have any questions about this policy, please discuss with your primary care physician.

In 2021, East Bay Pediatrics started to coordinate with the California Immunization Registry (CAIR). This will make patient immunization records more easily accessible between East Bay Pediatrics, your insurance carrier and any other providers that you give consent to. All families will be asked to identify preferred race and a “custodian” for purposes of the registry.