Anthony Thomas Bernens MD

11/11/2025

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10/07/2021

The temperatures are getting cooler and you know what that means: flu season is just around the corner! Dr. Bernens recommends annual flu shots beginning in October each year. Those age 65 and over or with immune issues should get the high-dose flu vaccine. Make sure if you go to a pharmacy that they are giving that to you if you qualify. Those under 65 should get the regular vaccine.

Also, if you're going to get a COVID booster, Dr. Bernens recommends putting 2 weeks between the flu vaccine and any other vaccine like the COVID shots (contrary to what the media has been reporting). In his experience, it avoids any allergic reactions / interactions and gives a better immune response.

06/24/2021

Dr. Bernens is a primary care provider within the BASS Medical Group

With summer☀️ in full swing and the kids out of school📚, you need the best care you can get!

With over 170 locations and 150+ providers, BASS Medical Group is here to provide the best care, quicker. Visit our website at bassmedicalgroup.com to view a full list of medical services and treatments we offer.

06/15/2021

California lifts most COVID-19 restrictions

While the state of California has relaxed most of the COVID-19 restrictions, some businesses are still affected. Medical facilities happen to be one of those places. As a policy, we will still be practicing COVID precaut...

01/06/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Plans

A common question that our office has been getting is "When will I be able to get COVID vaccine?"

The vaccine is being distributed in phases in Contra Costa County. The latest information about which tier we are in and who is eligible and which tier will be following can be found at https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/distribution-phases

We have been approved as a COVID Vaccination point. We anticipate that we will be eligible to begin administering vaccines to our patients as Phase 1B starts. We will be sending out letters and emails to our members with details on how to sign up. Our private member portal will have a sign up page. The member portal uses your email that is on file with us to login for access.

We are also recommending that if a member finds some where to receive the vaccine before they can schedule with us, to go ahead and get it there. We are also recommending that you take whatever vaccine that is available. They are all comparably effective.

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12/09/2020

As we move into the winter season, influenza cases and the common cold will be joining the incidences of COVID-19. With shared symptoms across the diseases, it may be confusing distinguishing between them. This symptom check from Banner Health is useful

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10/14/2020

Insurance Open Enrollment Starts Soon -- Plan ahead if you're considering switching up your healthcare for 2021

Many people will be eligible to enroll in their healthcare plans for 2021 starting on November 1 through December 15. The exact dates may vary depending on your plan. For many of us this is an important decision as it ca...

10/05/2020

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10/01/2020

As we move toward the end of 2020, we're back to the beginning of flu season on top of the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19. This year is not different as far as the flu goes. We recommend that you get one of two kinds of this year's flu shot. For those who of you who are 65 and over, The FLUAD or Fluzone High Dose flu shots help create a stronger immune response than the standard flu shot. Those of you under age 65 should get the Inactivated Flu vaccine Quarivalent. All of them create an immune response against four strains of the flu. If you're a member of our practice, please call our office in the next few weeks at (925) 952-5545 to schedule your flu shot with our office. We will be offering just flu shot appointments on Friday afternoons. You can also get your flu shot if you're in for another medical visit. We highly recommend everyone gets a flu shot from their doctor or pharmacy.

To protect yourself against the flu, follow similar precautions as to what you've been using against COVID-19:

1. Wash your hands frequently

2. Avoid touching your ears, eyes, face and mouth

3. Wear a mask around other people

4. Stay home when you're sick

5. Socially distance with others

6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces

7. Get plenty of rest, nutrition and fluids

In Good Health,

Anthony Bernens MD

09/04/2020

COVID-19 Update

08/27/2020

COVID 19 Procedures in my new office

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