IMMUNIZATION POLICY
Our office has witnessed the pain and heartbreak caused by vaccine-preventable diseases. We at Smita Tandon, MD, are strong advocates for vaccinating children. Vaccines are an extremely important part of your child’s health. They are boosters for the immune system and are the best way to protect them from serious infections and diseases like meningitis, measles, polio, whooping cough, pneumonia, and chicken pox.
We are aware that there are parties passing along information, not backed by validated research or scientific studies, on the worth and potential side effects of vaccinations. Not vaccinating your child not only puts your children at risk but also everyone else, including parents, children too young to vaccinate, and children with immune deficiencies.
While we hope that we can provide the best care for your child, if you do not intend to get your child vaccinated, we advise you to seek out another pediatric practice that will better fit your needs.
Meet Dr. Smita Tandon
Smita Tandon, MD, is a pediatric practice dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care to children and young adults throughout the Fountain Valley community of California. Since launching the practice, Dr. Tandon has transformed it into a teaching clinic with medical and nurse practitioner students and residents.
At Smita Tandon, MD, every staff member is involved in caring for patients, as Dr. Tandon wants all her patients and their parents to feel like family. Because the entire team is warm and welcoming, they often receive referrals from patients’ extended families, friends, and neighbors.
Dr. Tandon’s goal is to know every patient on a first name basis, so they can feel comfortable coming to her through childhood and adolescence and up to age 21. The team’s dedication to accessibility is not limited to office hours. Dr. Tandon is always on call to talk to patients and answer questions.
Smita Tandon, MD, offers a wide range of pediatric services to newborns and young adults alike. From newborn care, immunization and vaccination, and treatment for developmental disabilities to acne treatment and management of complex cardiac and chronic health issues, the practice is a warm, safe, comfortable environment for children of all ages.
One of Dr. Tandon’s main goals is to decrease the number of hospital visits for her asthma patients with careful, comprehensive asthma management and care — a huge advantage for patients concerned about time and cost. The team is always searching for ways to make high-quality care as convenient as possible for patients and their families.
Dr. Tandon and her team want to give children a brighter, healthier future. To schedule an appointment or consultation, call Smita Tandon, MD, or book online today.
Please contact our office for any coverage related questions.
The way our immune system works is complex and not easily understood. In the United States, we’re well protected from diseases that are still spreading in other parts of the world. Trying to choose optional vaccines for your child is dangerous.
Controlling childhood asthma centers around controlling exposure to asthma triggers, as well as managing the medications that improve breathing. Knowing your child’s triggers is the best way to guard against asthma attacks.
Sore throats are common, often caused by the same viruses that give your child cold and flu symptoms. Not all infections have viral origins though, and the streptococci bacteria also can cause sore throats, commonly called strep throat.
" It has been a great privilege to have your guidance, love & care for my little ones! Thank you for all the small & big things that you have done all these years."
"She goes above & beyond at every visit. If even half of all Doctors paid this much attention to their patients the world would be a "weller" place."
"Dr. Tandon always looks after my boys & always has the best interest in them. She is amazing, she always listens to everything I have to tell her. You are amazing!"
