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HEALTH TOPICS
Acetaminophen reduces fever and relieves pain. Typical uses include fevers, immunizations, teething, earaches, bruises, headaches, etc. Please notify us for fever in babies under 2 months of age.
Acetaminophen is available in the following forms:
Infant/Children’s liquid: 160 mg/5 ml
Children’s chews or meltaways: 80 mg each
Junior-strength chews or meltaways: 160 mg each
Adult regular-strength tablets: 325 mg each
Rectal Suppository:120mg
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart
May give acetaminophen dose every 4 – 6 hours:
Ibuprofen reduces fever, relieves pain, and fights inflammation. Typical uses include fevers, immunizations, teething, earaches, headache, sunburns, sore muscles, etc.
Do not use ibuprofen in babies under 6 months of age.
Ibuprofen is available in the following forms:
Infant drops (50mg/1.25ml) Note: 1.25 ml = 1 dropper
Children’s liquid (100mg/5ml) Note: 5 ml = 1 tsp
Chewable tablets (50mg)
Junior strength tablets (100mg)
Ibuprofen (Motrin / Advil) Dosing Chart
May give ibuprofen dose every 6 – 8 hours:
SSP Vaccine Policy Letter for new patients
Why I Vaccinate
Vaccines Separating Facts from Fear
Personal Stories
The following is our office's routine, recommended vaccine schedule:
First visit: Hepatitis B vaccine if not given at hospital
1 month: No vaccines due
2 months: DTaP-IPV-HepB, Hib, PCV20, Rotavirus
4 months: DTaP-IPV-HepB, Hib, PCV20, Rotavirus
6 months: DTaP-IPV-HepB, PCV20,
9 months: No vaccines due
12 months: MMR, Var, PCV13, Hepatitis A (also anemia screen, lead test
15 months: DTaP, Hib
18 months: Hepatitis A #2
2 years: anemia screen, lead test
4 years: MMR-Var, DTaP-IPV
9-11 years: HPV 9
11 years: Tdap, MCV4
16 years: MCV4 #2 and Men B#1 (Penmenvy combo)
Medical Dosages
Vaccines & Preventable Illnesses
Coronavirus Info
Immunization Schedule
NEWS


Drive-Up Flu Vaccine Clinic -10/25/2026
We are hosting our annual Drive-Up Flu Vaccine Clinic on Sunday, October 25th by appointment only. Please call the office to reserve your child(ren)'s time slot AND read the important information below to prepare for the visit - Review the Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) before the appointment. Enter the parking lot from BOURNEFIELD WAY to keep the flow of traffic in one direction. Please do not enter from Broadbirch Drive. Make sure your child(ren) are dressed appropriately
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Maryland & Measles 2026
What Parents Need to Know Right Now As pediatricians, we know that hearing the words “measles outbreak” can immediately raise questions and concerns. Our goal is to be a trusted resource for our families; providing clear, evidence-based information while helping you feel confident about the steps you can take to protect your child. Certain areas within Maryland are currently experiencing measles outbreaks. As of August 2026, 31 cases of measles have been confirmed among Maryl
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Dr. Wang Is Moving
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
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