Sandy Springs Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PC

12/19/2025

🤒 Early morning sniffles? A weekend fever?
You can now schedule your child’s appointment online!

No phone calls. No hold times. Just easy scheduling when you need it most 💙 Please bookmark the link below and use as needed.

🔗 https://bit.ly/SelfScheduler_SSP

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12/16/2025

🤧 Flu Activity Is Increasing Across Georgia

Flu isn’t just a winter inconvenience — it’s one of the leading causes of missed school days and pediatric hospital visits every flu season. In Georgia, thousands of people test positive for influenza each year, and children under 5 are at higher risk for complications because their immune systems are still developing.

What many parents don’t realize is that kids often spread the flu before symptoms are obvious. That means a child who feels “a little off” can unknowingly pass the virus to siblings, classmates, grandparents, or newborns.🧒

The CDC recommends an annual flu shot for everyone 6 months and older. Vaccination helps reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and spreading flu to others — even if your child still gets sick, symptoms are often milder.

💉 Flu shots are available at Sandy Springs Pediatrics. Scheduling now helps protect your child and the people they love all season long. (404) 252-4611

https://bit.ly/SandySpringsPediatrics

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12/12/2025

❄️ Please note our upcoming holiday hours. Have a great weekend!

https://bit.ly/SandySpringsPediatrics

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12/09/2025

There’s been a lot of recent discussion about proposed changes to the timing of the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, causing confusion for new parents. At Sandy Springs Pediatrics, we believe in following the best available science to protect children’s health.

We would like to state our support alongside the long-established recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): giving the first dose within 24 hours of birth. Decades of data show this schedule is safe, effective, and has helped reduce pediatric hepatitis B cases by more than 99%.

Because babies are particularly vulnerable — and many people don’t know if they carry the virus — the early dose acts as a critical safety net. Waiting to vaccinate could leave infants at unnecessary risk.

For more information, please check out American Academy of Pediatrics' recent article on this matter:

https://bit.ly/HepB_SSPStance

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12/05/2025

🚨 Important Safety Alert for Parents 🚨
A recall has been issued for Crayola-branded pip-Cubes magnetic building sets sold nationwide.

These sets contain small magnets that can come loose, creating a serious swallowing hazard for young children. If swallowed, magnets can attract inside the body and cause life-threatening intestinal injuries.

✅ What’s affected:
Crayola pip-Cubes “Bold Colors” and “Glitter” sets
24-piece and 27-piece boxes
Sold between May–July 2025 at major retailers and online

✅ What parents should do:
Stop using the product immediately
Keep it away from children
Contact the manufacturer for a free replacement

If you’re unsure whether your child’s toy is included, check the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice - link below.

https://bit.ly/CrayolaRecall_CPSC

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12/02/2025

11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Sandy Springs Pediatrics! 🍁🦃

We are so thankful for the families who trust us with their little ones — from brand-new babies 🍼 to big kids finding their independence 🧒💛. Your smiles, your milestones, and your resilience inspire us every single day.

Thank you for letting our team be part of your child’s growth and health journey. Wishing you a holiday filled with giggles, cozy hugs, and sweet family moments.

🍂 With gratitude,
Sandy Springs Pediatrics 💙👶🧡

https://bit.ly/SandySpringsPediatrics

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11/21/2025

🦃Please note our Thanksgiving holiday week hours below. Have a great weekend!

https://bit.ly/SSPeds

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11/17/2025

👶💜 Today is World Prematurity Day
A day to honor the incredible strength of premature infants, the families who support them, and the dedicated medical teams who care for them from the very beginning.

Premature babies may face unique health challenges in their first months and years, and pediatricians play a central role in monitoring their growth, development, and overall well-being.

Ways pediatricians support premature infants:
• 👶 Developmental monitoring: Preterm babies are at higher risk for developmental delays, so frequent checkups help track milestones and address concerns early.
• 👂 Hearing and vision screening: Prematurity increases the risk of hearing or vision issues, making early screening and follow-up essential.
• 😮‍💨 Respiratory and feeding support: Preemies may have breathing challenges, reflux, or feeding difficulties, and pediatricians help guide families through safe feeding strategies and specialized care when needed.
• 🧠 Growth and nutrition guidance: Premature infants often need close monitoring of weight gain, nutrition, and sleep patterns to support healthy development.
• 💜 Family support and care coordination: Pediatricians help families navigate specialists, therapies, early intervention services, and community resources.

At Sandy Springs Pediatrics, we’re honored to care for families in our community — supporting every child’s journey, from their very first days to every milestone ahead. 💛 📞To schedule an appointment with one of our Board-Certified pediatricians, call our office at (404) 252-4611 or conveniently request a visit via our ‘Contact Us’ form at the bottom of our homepage.

https://bit.ly/SandySpringsPediatrics

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11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring all who have served — and the families who stood beside them. We’re grateful for your courage, your sacrifice, and the example you set for our children. Thank you, veterans. ❤️💙

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11/08/2025

and vaccines are available in our office! 🩺
According to the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):

Flu Vaccine (CDC, AAP) 💉
• Recommended every year for all children 6 months and older
• Some children 6 months to 8 years may need 2 doses, depending on their vaccination history (your pediatrician will guide this)

COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC, AAP) 🫁
• Available for children 6 months and older
• Dose and schedule depend on age and previous vaccination history
• Your pediatrician will help determine whether vaccination is recommended based on current CDC/AAP guidance and your child’s health needs

Insurance Coverage (CDC) 📑
• Most insurance plans cover routine childhood vaccines
• Uninsured or underinsured children may qualify through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
• Please be sure to check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment, if this is a concern.

To book a flu or COVID vaccine appointment, call our office at (404) 252-4611. Our Saturday clinic may have available appointment slots as well.

https://bit.ly/SandySpringsPediatrics

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Providing best-in-class Pediatric care from infancy to young adulthood; 6 Board-Certified MDs.

11/04/2025

📱 We’re excited to share that our practice now uses Phreesia, a convenient new system that lets you check in, update your info, and sign forms right from your phone, tablet, or computer — before your appointment. 🙌

💛 We can’t wait for you to experience an easier, faster visit!
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. (404) 252-4611

https://bit.ly/SandySpringsPediatrics

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