Silver Spring Pediatrics

First weekend drive-up FLU CLINIC:
Sat Sept 26, 9-1.
Please call to schedule.
There will be a Sunday clinic in October too.

Our office has experienced a phenomenon known as ZangWangYee Confusion since I started working here in 2012. We hear these names interchangeably and we hear them mispronounced. Zong for Zang, Wang (rhymes with sang) for Wang, and Lee for Yee. Often times we will hear about Dr. Yang and not be sure which doctor that actually is. Funny enough I was reminded about this interaction happening 9 years ago today on Facebook. Sadly this week marks the end of this confusion since Dr. Wang will be moving to Arizona after completing 20 years with Silver Spring Pediatrics.

“..e-bike crashes have become the leading cause of injury for school-aged children seen in our emergency rooms.” Please consider carefully before buying one for your child.

Are Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) Safe for Kids? Are electric bikes (e-bikes) safe for kids? Learn pediatrician-approved guidance on e-bike safety, age recommendations, training, helmet use, injury risks, laws and tips to help children and teens ride safely. ​

Please schedule a visit if your child is having prolonged watery diarrhea.

Cyclosporiasis in Children: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Learn what parents need to know about cyclosporiasis in children, including symptoms, how the parasite spreads, diagnosis, treatment, foodborne outbreaks and tips to prevent infection.​

The office is closed tomorrow 7/3 in observance of the July 4th holiday🇺🇸. Please call for urgent matters that cannot wait until the office reopens. Stay safe 🎆 and cool🌞🥵!

For those with teenagers at home….

Teen Curfews: Safety, Sleep and How to Set Rules That Work Adolescents are programmed to hate curfew because they think it’s about control or trust. A curfew is a reflection of your concern for your child’s safety and well being, so present it as such.

World Cup 2026 is underway! Please be advised about health/safety precautions.

CDC Safety for Soccer Fans CDC health resources for soccer fans, with tips on travel, safety, illness prevention, and emergency

“Learning to swim should be a priority for every family. It's an important life skill that can play a key role in helping to prevent drowning―a top cause of death among children.”

Swim Lessons for Children: When to Start & What to Consider ​Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on the best time to start swim lessos and what to look for in a quality learn-to-swim program.

“Public health officials say the risk of catching hantavirus from another person, and of a widespread outbreak, remains extremely low.”

Hantavirus: Causes, Symptoms, Spread & Prevention Hantavirus is a rare but serious illness spread by rodents. Learn how hantavirus spread, early symptoms, risks, treatment, prevention tips, and when families should seek medical care.​