Pediatric Associates - Montgomery County

11/20/2025

STATEMENT: The Maryland Department of Health remains committed to the health and well-being of all Marylanders. Read the full statement from Secretary Dr. Meena Seshamani: bit.ly/4437U2H

11/20/2025

AAP President Dr. Susan J. Kressly responds to the recent changes on the CDC’s website - “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has been changed to promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism. Since 1998, independent researchers across seven countries have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism. Anyone repeating this harmful myth is misinformed or intentionally trying to mislead parents.

We call on the CDC to stop wasting government resources to amplify false claims that sow doubt in one of the best tools we have to keep children healthy and thriving: routine immunizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics stands with members of the autism community who have asked for support in stopping this rumor from spreading any further."

11/20/2025

Eating dinner together as a family has many benefits—and screens can easily crowd out that valuable family activity. Starting with just a few screen-free meals each week can help make family dinners a lasting habit. Here are some simple tips to help build a screen-free family meal routine. Learn more: https://www.aap.org/EarlyChildhoodScreenTime

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

Wondering if acetaminophen is safe to take during pregnancy?
The answer is yes. When used correctly, acetaminophen is safe for pain, fever, or headache relief. ACOG’s new infographic breaks down the facts and dispels common myths so you can feel confident in your care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hAYNeP

11/14/2025

Using baby sign language is a great way to communicate with your baby before they can talk! Understanding what your baby wants can make parenting so much easier. On a recent episode of the Healthy Children podcast, Dr. Jennifer Shu, pediatrician and Medical Editor of HealthyChildren.org, recommends teaching your baby the signs for common phrases like “more,” “please” and “thank you” around six to nine months of age. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

11/13/2025

The agency announced new recommendations on fluoride supplements, a crucial tool for protecting children’s dental health.

11/13/2025

Canada has officially lost its measles elimination status, and the United States could be next if cases continue to climb. Countries are at risk of losing their elimination status if an outbreak strain of the same virus persists for at least 12 months.

The most effective way to stop the spread of measles and achieve community immunity is through high vaccination rates – two doses of the MMR vaccine is 97% effective in preventing measles.

Learn more in AAP News’ latest piece.
https://bit.ly/3LFQ3bu

11/11/2025

Happy birthday to Jocelin, our excellent nurse in the Rockville office!

11/10/2025

The vaccines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for use in all children do not interfere with each other and, as needed, can be safely given together during a single visit. The immunization schedule is created to ensure they are as effective as possible to protect your child fr...

11/10/2025

FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Overall, 13.5 percent of U.S. children living in households receiving supplemental nutrition benefit programs have food

11/02/2025

With three autistic children, a Michigan mother has been lured into spending thousands on unproven and sometimes risky treatments to ease their symptoms.