Silver Spring Pediatrics

09/21/2025

It was perfect weather this weekend for the first drive thru flu clinic of the season. Don’t worry if you missed it because there will be another one on Saturday, October 18th from 9am-12pm by appointment only. The last drive thru clinic will be in November. There’s always the option to get it in the office if you can’t make it on a weekend.

09/09/2025

There are still a few spots left for the Saturday 9/20 drive-up flu clinic. All SSP families can now call to schedule. Don’t worry if you aren’t able to come to the Sept clinic…There will be one in October as well.

09/04/2025

Our first saturday drive-up FLU CLINIC will be on Sept 20 from 9-12. Please call now to schedule. This is for SSP families with private insurance only*.

08/31/2025

As you’re searching the internet for health-related content for your children, you’re probably wondering who/what info you can trust…Click below for the page with trustworthy resources. Of course, we’re always available to discuss your concerns.

As you read up on things that affect your child’s health, you may come across false rumors or outdated ideas—especially on the internet and social media. It’s important to find trustworthy, up-to-date information. That can be hard when the internet and social media can elevate falsehoods and p...

08/30/2025

The office will be closed on Monday Sept 1 for the Labor Day holiday. For urgent matters that cannot wait until the office is reopened, please call the office number to be connected to our answering service. Enjoy the beautiful weather and be safe!

08/20/2025

Introducing Dr. Keren Muller….

Dr. Muller graduated from Princeton University with a degree in molecular biology. She received her medical degree from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. She completed her pediatrics residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

She will join SSP after 7 years in private practice in Montgomery County. She lives in Silver Spring with her husband and 3 children. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and playing board games.

Please help us welcome her!

07/17/2025

07/03/2025

The office will be closed tomorrow for the July 4th holiday. For urgent matters, please call the office number to be connected to our answering service. Be safe and enjoy!🎆🇺🇸

05/31/2025

Very good news!

While today's guidance from the CDC allows families to continue to choose the Covid vaccine, how we got here is troubling. Decisions this important should go through trusted, evidence-based processes--not political shortcuts that confuse families and sideline experts. Doctors and families need straightforward, evidence-based guidance. Read the full statement here: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/aap/2025/aap-statement-on-covid-vaccine-recommendations-for-children/

05/11/2025

Very important to be aware of these AI Chatbots

Kids increasingly turn to chatbots for more than quick, convenient answers. Many use them for entertainment or companionship. That's when these computer programs, designed to interact like humans, can be more risky for young users. Chatbots may tell kids false, harmful, highly sexual or violent thin...

05/01/2025

In a statement released today, AAP President Dr. Sue Kressly expresses concern about the potential impact of a newly released report on transgender and gender-diverse youth.

The report does not reflect the full scope of medical evidence, misrepresents AAP policy, and excludes input from pediatric experts. “Patients, their families, and their physicians—not politicians or government officials —should be the ones to make decisions together about what care is best for them based on evidence-based, age-appropriate care.”

Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4jDt3WS

05/01/2025

This question comes up frequently…what are the ingredients in vaccines? The article below summarizes all the necessary and safe components found in vaccines.

All vaccines contain antigens. Antigens make vaccines work. They prompt the body to create the immune response needed to protect against infection. Antigens come in several forms. The form used in a vaccine is chosen because studies show it is the best way to protect against a particular infection.