Park Pediatrics Blog

The Measles Situation in America In recent years, there has been a concerning rise in measles cases across the United States. As pediatricians in Gaithersburg MD, Greenbelt MD, and Takoma Park MD, we find this trend deeply troubling, as measles is a preventable disease that can have serious, sometimes fatal, consequences for children and vulnerable…

Starting Solid Foods The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies should exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months of life, and then be introduced to solid foods after that around 6 months of age. However, not all babies are exclusively breastfeeding up until 6 months of age and some babies are really hungry and…

Screen Time Establishing screen time limitations is a difficult task to accomplish even during normal times. But in this pandemic, with many children and adults in Gaithersburg MD, Greenbelt MD, and Takoma Park MD spending so much of their time at home in front of screens for school and work, this is an even more…

Flu Vaccine This year’s flu vaccine is our most important vaccine campaign ever at Park Pediatrics. While it’s hard to believe our country is facing such a serious pandemic, we are reminded on a daily basis about our new reality with most kids unable to attend school and many parents working from home. We must…

CDC Guidelines for Halloween and Thanksgiving Celebrating virtually or with members of your own household pose low risk for spread. In-person gatherings in Gaithersburg MD, Greenbelt MD, or Takoma Park MD may pose varying levels of risk. Event organizers and attendees should consider the risk of virus spread based on event size and use of…

Pediatrician or Family Practice Specialist? When it comes to children’s health, we try to choose the most nutritious foods, the best sports activities, and the best schools for our little ones. Choosing the right doctor is another extremely important decision we make for our children’s health and future well-being. Choosing a doctor specialized and trained…