Silver Spring Pediatrics

01/09/2026

Can’t not have pajama day during spirit week! TGIF!

01/08/2026

SSP swag wear day….Check out some of our self-designed T-shirts!

01/07/2026

Hats off to you…we got you covered 🎩 🧢 👒

01/07/2026

Do not worry, SSP families! We will continue to follow AAP’s evidence-based immunization schedule.

01/06/2026

Every color matters—together we shine 🌈

01/05/2026

Happy 2026! Kicking off the new year with our traditional Spirit Week….sports day!

12/31/2025

Same as last week😄 We will be closing early today and will be closed on New Year’s Day. We will be open on Friday Jan 2 with normal office hours. Have a wonderful end of 2025!

12/24/2025

We will be closing early today and will be closed tomorrow on Christmas Day. We will be open on Friday Dec 26 with normal office hours. Have a safe and happy holidays!!

12/07/2025

In alignment with the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Department of Health will continue to recommend that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine birth dose.

“This irresponsible and purposely misleading guidance will lead to more hepatitis B infections in infants and children. I want to reassure parents and clinicians that there is no new or concerning information about the hepatitis B vaccine that is prompting this change, nor has children’s risk of contracting hepatitis B changed. Instead, this is the result of a deliberate strategy to sow fear and distrust among families,” said American Academy of Pediatrics President Susan J. Kressly.

In medicine, the shared clinical decision-making designation is not intended for interventions with clear, evidence-based benefits to a broad population, such as a safe vaccine that offers an important benefit to all newborns. Instead, a universal recommendation – such as what AAP continues to make for the hepatitis B birth dose – offers clear guidance to pediatricians and families that the vaccine is important and beneficial. Pediatricians are ready to discuss the vaccine with families, review benefits and potential side effects, and collaborate with parents to make informed decisions about their child’s health.

“The American Academy of Pediatrics will continue to provide clear, evidence-backed guidance on routine childhood immunizations. I encourage parents, expecting parents and caregivers to talk with their pediatricians and doctors if they have questions about the hepatitis B vaccine,” said Dr. Kressly.

Click here to read the full statement: https://bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT

12/02/2025

Back by popular demand….morning walk-in clinic during the winter. Please read below for details.

Dear SSP Families,We are pleased to offer a new option for our families: Winter Walk-In Sick Visits for quick evaluation of simple illnesses beginning December 8th.Who Is Eligible? • Established patients only (seen in the last 24 months) • Vaccinated infants and children over 6 months of age •...

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! The office will be closed on Thursday but will be open for a walk-in clinic on Friday from 8:30-10am. This is for acute illnesses that can’t wait until Monday when the office is open again. This is for SSP patients only.

10/10/2025

Do you have a toddler who wants nothing but milk? Read below.

Find tips to help ease a milk dependency habit, reintroduce solid foods, prevent nutrient gaps and encourage a healthier, more varied diet for your toddler or young child.