It is with a combination of sadness and happiness that Silver Spring Pediatrics announces that at the end of July, Dr. Judy Wang will be moving out of state. Dr. Wang has been a vital part of SSP for 20 years. She is a top-notch pediatrician. She is dedicated to her patients, detail-oriented, and passionate about doing things that benefit public health on both an individual and community level. We'd love to hear from you - her patients and families. What Dr. Wang has meant t

Vaccine Recommendations

The simple truth is parents and pediatricians want children to grow up healthy and reach their full potential. In recent days, the Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., made the dangerous and unscientific decision to decrease the recommended number of vaccines given to children. This risky effort to challenge years of vaccine safety information should not be a surprise to those who know RFK Jr. as a well known anti-vaccine activist for many years . Even so, we at Silv

Walk-In Clinic

Dear SSP Families, We are pleased to offer a new option for our families: Walk-In Sick Visits for quick evaluation of simple illnesses. Who Is Eligible? Established patients only (seen in the last 24 months) Vaccinated infants and children over 6 months of age Sign in between 8am - 8:15 am What Types of Concerns Are Appropriate? Walk-in visits are designed for straightforward, short-term health concerns , including: Sore throat Earache Cough Fever Rash Other simple illnesse

Vaccines Are Safe

Dear SSP Families, We want to share important information in response to the CDC’s webpage promoting discredited concerns on Vaccines and Autism. We know this may feel confusing or unsettling, and it’s our priority to support you with clarity, compassion, and trusted medical guidance. Below, we will explore what experts are saying, and how we’re approaching this at our practice. Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Before the claim wa