Preventive Pediatric Care In Silver Spring, MD

At Spring Pediatrics, we provide a comprehensive roadmap for your child’s health, focusing on proactive wellness and early detection.

Well-Child Visits: Dedicated appointments to monitor physical growth, cognitive development, and emotional well-being beyond just immunizations.
Developmental Screenings: Standardized milestone tracking for Autism (ASD), speech, and motor skill development.
Nutrition & Lifestyle: Tailored guidance on healthy eating, sleep hygiene, and physical activity for every age.
Safety & Injury Prevention: Expert advice on car seat safety, bike helmets, and age-appropriate injury prevention.
Mental Health Support: Routine screenings for adolescent anxiety and depression in a supportive environment.
Vision & Hearing: In-office screenings to ensure your child is ready for school and social success.

Immunizations

Safe, Evidence-Based Vaccine Guidance You Can Trust

We follow the immunization schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. You can learn more about that schedule here:

All About the AAP Recommended Immunization Schedule

Vaccines are the safest and most effective way to prevent serious illness and protect children’s health. Our team is here to support you and is always available to talk through questions and help you decide what’s best for your family.

Infants and Children

Birth to 6 years

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Preteens and Teens

7 to 18 Years

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What to Know About Your Baby’s Immune System

Help support your baby’s developing immune system with simple, evidence-based steps like breastfeeding, staying up to date on vaccines, practicing good hygiene, and maintaining regular pediatric care to build strong, lasting protection against illness.

Vaccines Needed For School

Kindergarten

DTap
Polio
MMR
Varicella
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B

Grade 7

Tdap
MenACW
HPV

Grade 12

MenACWY

Developmental Milestones

Developmental milestones are set of skills or abilities that children can do at a certain age. These milestones are indicators of a child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social progress. It’s important to note that every child is unique and may reach these milestones at slightly different times.