Frederick County Pediatrics

04/17/2026

Feature Friday!

☀️ High UV + heat = time to watch for **Polymorphic Light Eruption (PMLE)**!

It can show up as an itchy red rash after sun exposure—especially early in the season.

🛡️ Protect your skin:
• SPF 30+ (reapply!)
• Ease into sun time
• Cover up & avoid peak hours

Stay sun-smart and rash-free ✨

Find out about polymorphic light eruption including symptoms, causes and treatments.

04/10/2026

FRIDAY FEATURE!! Forms season is here!

Kindergarten Registration Made Easy! 🎒

Thank you for choosing our pediatric practice to support your child’s school readiness! Please review the important registration details below:

🩺 Physical Exam Requirements
Must be completed:
Within 9 months before starting school, OR
Within 6 months after entering the school system
📄 What You Need to Register
✅ Vaccination Record (Required)
Available anytime through our patient portal
🧪 Lead Testing
Need an updated lead test form for school?
✔️ We can provide results upon request
📝 Forms & Paperwork
✔️ Completed during your child’s exam → NO additional charge
❗ Completed outside of an exam → Form fee applies
💬 We’re Here for You!

Have questions or need to schedule an appointment?
Contact our office anytime — we’re happy to help your child start school healthy and ready!

04/03/2026

☀️ Feature Friday ☀️

The sun is shining and it’s the perfect time to make sure you and your family are protected! 😎🧴

Not all sunscreens are created equal—did you know experts recommend choosing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to help protect against harmful UV rays?

Check out this helpful guide from the American Academy of Dermatology on how to pick the best sunscreen for your crew:

👉 https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/shade-clothing-sunscreen/how-to-select-sunscreen

Stay safe, soak up the sunshine, and don’t forget to reapply every 2 hours!

Do you know that some sunscreens can prevent sunburn, reduce your risk of getting skin cancer, and help prevent early signs of skin aging? This infographic tells you how to choose a sunscreen that does all three.

03/24/2026

Reminder to join us tonight at 7 PM for our Monthly Pediatric Patient Education Series: Pediatric Vaccines 101!

Dr. Sylvia Bank and Brendan Koning, CPNP, will be leading the discussion. Brendan is committed to staying up to date—even with his own health—and is excited to share with families the best ways to keep their children protected and healthy.

We hope to see you there!

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03/20/2026

🚨RECALL ALERT 🚨

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen are being recalled due to the presence of unknown substances.

The recall impacts 4-ounce bottles of children’s ibuprofen oral suspension manufactured for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA and distributed nationwide, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled bottles are from lots 7261973A and 7261974A with an expiration of Jan. 31, 2027.

The recall follows complaints of a “gel-like mass and black particles in the product.”

03/20/2026

✨Friday Feature ✨
Join us on Tuesday, March 24th, 7-8 P.M. EST for our Monthly Pediatric Patient Education Series- Pediatric Vaccines 101 with Dr. Sylvia Bank and Brendan Koning, CPNP.

We know that making decisions about your child health can come with questions - and sometimes a lot of conflicting information.

That is why we are hosting a live virtual webinar to walk through the facts about childhood vaccines in a clear, supportive, and judgment-free way.

During this session, we will cover:

* How vaccines work and why they matter

* What preventable diseases vaccines protect against and their efficacy

* Common questions and concerns we hear from parents

* What is recommended (and why) for children at different ages

* Time for live Q&A so you can ask what is on your mind

Our goal is simple: to help you feel informed, confident, and supported in caring for your child.

To register for this webinar, please use the following link a15cdd52-c2c6-4bb7-8db6-b05582d77a89@20dc5bd7-f98e-4c4f-b7eb-09da493c7c1b" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a15cdd52-c2c6-4bb7-8db6-b05582d77a89@20dc5bd7-f98e-4c4f-b7eb-09da493c7c1b

03/17/2026

📖 It’s National Reading Month — the perfect excuse to grab a book and snuggle up with your little one.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! May the luck of the Irish be with you all day☘️🍀

03/16/2026

We will be closing early today at 3 pm due to the forecasted weather.
The safety of our staff and patients is our top priority. Please stay safe and take care while the weather moves through the area.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you!

03/06/2026

🌼 Feature Friday🌼

This weekend we “spring forward” for Daylight Saving Time, which means longer days, warmer weather… and yep, pollen season is right around the corner! 🌳🌸

If you’re already thinking about itchy eyes, sneezing, and that yellow dust on everything, now is the perfect time to start preparing your home and your air for the season ahead.

Check out this helpful article on how to get ready for pollen season and keep your indoor air as fresh as spring should feel!

📖 Read it here: https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/preparing-pollen-season

A little prep now can make a big difference in how you enjoy the beautiful spring days ahead! ☀️

Take action before, during and after allergy season to effectively manage your child’s uncomfortable allergy symptoms. If your child is affected by pollen allergies, you know the season of sneezing and itchy eyes has arrived for spring allergy sufferers. The waves of pollen start in early spring w...

02/23/2026

Due to the weather conditions, our office will delay opening until 10:00am on Monday 2/23/26, with re-evaluation in the early morning. Stay safe!

02/20/2026

Our Friday Feature comes today from Mr. Brendan with an important message about e-scooters and e-bikes!

Children under 16 years should not use e-scooters or e-bikes or ride on them as passengers. Non-motorized scooters and bicycles are safer choices and provide opportunities for physical activity.

We at FCP suggest you use the You-Powered version of these!

Although battery-operated scooters and bikes (e-scooters, e-bikes) are popular with riders of all ages, they are not safe for children. Children under 16 years should not use e-scooters or e-bikes or ride on them as passengers. Non-motorized scooters and bicycles are safer choices and provide opport...