Poolesville Family Practice

01/08/2026

As family physicians, we promote healthy lifestyles and preventive care, as well as take care of our pediatric patients when are ill. As experts in the prevention and treatment of childhood illnesses as well as experts in the care of our patients, we, along with our Pediatrician colleagues, are the best source of individualized medical advice. I support the current AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) guidelines for childhood vaccines. I, along with my fellow physicans at Poolesville Family Practice, will always place the health and care of our pediatric patients and their families as our guiding principle. See my full statement at https://lnkd.in/g_2wkVHS
-Amar Duggirala, DO, MPH, FAAFP

01/06/2026

Please get your kids vaccinated for the Flu

According to a new report from the CDC, outpatient visits for “flu-like” illness are at their highest in nearly 30 years, and nine children have died of flu this season. In addition, a recently reported pediatric death from last year brings the 2024-’25 season total to 289, which is higher than any season since the CDC started tracking in 2004.

The surge in flu-like illness comes just as the CDC announced an overhaul to the childhood vaccine schedule that includes removing universal recommendations for numerous vaccines including flu. Despite changes to federal recommendations, the AAP will continue to recommend the flu vaccine for all children starting at six months of age.

Read the full piece in AAP News: https://bit.ly/3L6zaHg

12/31/2025

Our office will be closed on New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday with normal business hours.

From all of us at Poolesville Family Practice, we wish you a Happy New Year! 🎇

12/30/2025

We are seeing a surge in Flu cases. It's not too late to get the flu vaccine to help reduce your symptoms and keep it mild.

As flu cases are surging across the United States, here's what to know about whether or not you can still get the vaccine.

12/24/2025

From our practice family to yours — wishing you a joyful and healthy holiday season! 🎄✨

12/07/2025

12/06/2025

Our physicians agree that the incredibly safe and effective Hepatiits B vaccine should continue to be given at birth to protect children from liver failure. We are glad to hear the Maryland Department of Health confirms to support vaccination at birth.

11/27/2025

Our team is grateful to work with purpose and to care for such a wonderful community.
- From our family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🧡

11/26/2025

Please note: Poolesville Family Practice will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday. We’ll reopen on Monday with normal hours. Wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2025

Our physicians are in support of AAFP's position based on decades of research that vaccines are NOT linked to Autism. Unfortunately, the recent change on the CDC website was not based on new scientific evidence but on outdated myths.
This position on the that over 40 research studies in the past 25 years have shown no link is supported by multiple medical organizations (such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) as well as Autism support organizations (such as the Autism Speaks, Autism Science Foundation, and the Autism Society of America).

This type of misinformation not only prevents children from getting life saving vaccines but also does a disservice to persons with Autism and other neurodivergent disorders and their families.
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/statements/statement-from-leading-medical-health-and-patient-advocacy-groups-on-cdc-autism-website-changes.html
https://www.autismspeaks.org/news/cdc-recent-change-vaccines-autism

The science has not changed—and neither has the position. Vaccines do not cause autism. Patients, health care clinicians and the American people should be able to trust their government for credible, science- and evidence-based health information. https://bit.ly/48AlBZE

11/21/2025

Free adult vaccines are now available for those who are not insured or are underinsured at any county health clinic

RELEASE: Maryland expands free access to critical immunizations for uninsured and underinsured Marylanders with a first-of-its kind Maryland Vaccines Program. Learn more about the program: bit.ly/4rthTZd.

11/21/2025

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently added misleading claims to its autism webpage. We want to be clear: decades of high-quality, large-scale studies show that vaccines do not cause autism. "Parents deserve peace of mind. Decades of rigorous research have shown vaccines do not cause autism," said Dr. Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. "Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children’s health and help them thrive."

The American Academy of Pediatrics stands with members of the autism community who have asked for support in stopping this rumor from spreading any further. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rbx4FX