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At Children’s Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG), your child’s health is our priority. Respiratory illnesses like Flu, RSV, Measles, and COVID-19 can spread easily. The good news is there are safe and effective ways to help protect your family.
Influenza (Flu)
The flu can cause fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches in children. Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to help protect yourself and your family from the flu and its potential complications.
Flu vaccines for children 6 months and up are generally available at CPCMG clinics in September and continuing through June. We also offer dedicated flu vaccine clinics beginning September 19, 2026, to make vaccination more convenient for families.
Families can schedule appointments conveniently through MyChart or by calling your pediatrician’s office. For more information about the flu, click here.
RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause serious illness in babies and young children.
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CPCMG offers the RSV antibody injection to help protect children from severe RSV illness.
The RSV antibody injection is recommended for all babies younger than 8 months who are born during or entering their first RSV season, if the birthing parent did not receive the RSV vaccine at least 2 weeks prior to delivery.
Some children ages 8 through 19 months may also qualify if they have certain health conditions that increase their risk of severe RSV illness. These conditions may include chronic lung disease, severe immune system problems, cystic fibrosis, or other conditions as recommended by your child’s healthcare provider.
The RSV antibody injection is available beginning in October. Your child may receive it during a well visit. You can schedule an appointment through MyChart or by calling your pediatrician’s office. For more information about protecting your child from RSV, please click here.
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can cause serious complications, especially in young children and those who are not fully vaccinated. Symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose and red watery eyes usually appear 7–14 days after exposure and often begin like a cold. A few days later, a red rash develops, typically starting on the face and spreading downward to the rest of the body. Fever may spike when the rash appears.
The MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine is the most important way to protect your child. Two doses are about 97% effective at preventing measles. Vaccination not only protects your child but also helps protect vulnerable members of our community. If your child is due for the MMR vaccine, please schedule an appointment.
Important: If your child has a new rash with fever and cold-like symptoms, known exposure to measles, or suspicion of having measles, please call our office before entering the clinic building.
For more information about measles and the rash that can occur after the MMR vaccine, please see the additional resources linked below:
Covid-19
COVID-19 vaccine is available at all CPCMG clinics for all pediatric age groups in tandem with clinician/parent shared discussion.
For more information about Covid vaccines, visit the CPCMG COVID-19 page and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Talk to your CPCMG provider
Talk to your CPCMG provider today to find out which vaccines and protections are right for your child.
Helpful Link:
CA Department of Public Health (CDPH) Vaccines Q & A - updated 07/06/2026