Is Your Child's Backpack Causing Back Pain? Prevention Tips for Parents
Is your child's school bag too heavy? Learn how overloaded backpacks cause back pain in kids, and get practical prevention tips from Dr. Smita Tandon, MD, in Fountain Valley.
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.
Caring for Kids, Teens & Young Adults in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Other Nearby Communities
At Dr2Kids Medical Group, we believe in building a brighter, healthier future for every child. Whether you're a first-time parent or have a growing teen, our experienced team is here to support your family at every stage—from birth through age 21.
Led by Dr. Smita Tandon, we specialize in personalized pediatric care that puts comfort, connection, and communication first. Families trust us not just for our clinical expertise, but because we truly care. Our mission is to provide quality care that will last a lifetime, striving to be a safe and comfortable place for today’s children and their families to address their medical needs and concerns.
From taking care of each individual child to managing care for and helping families navigate children with complex diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, Asthma just to name a few, our providers and staff are there for you.
Why Families Choose Us
Our Services
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Asthma Management That Works
We know asthma can be stressful for both kids and parents. That’s why we focus on long-term solutions that help reduce hospital visits, missed school days, and costs. Our team works with you to create a personalized asthma care plan that fits your family’s lifestyle.
A Place to Learn and Grow — For Patients and Future Providers
At Dr2Kids Medical Group, we’re proud to be a teaching clinic led by Smita Tandon, MD. We welcome medical students, residents, and nurse practitioner students who are training to become the next generation of compassionate, knowledgeable healthcare providers.
By teaching in a real outpatient setting, we show future clinicians how to deliver high-quality, personalized care to children, teens, and young adults. This also means your family benefits from a care team that’s engaged, current, and constantly learning.
As an active teaching site, we’re also able to provide access to the latest clinical research and trials—offering patients valuable opportunities to participate in new treatments tailored to their health needs.
We’re honored to care for your family while helping shape the future of medicine.
Disclaimer
Our clinic follows clinical care guidelines laid out by both local and national agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) .
As a patient of our clinic, you may be seen by either male or female medical students or residents and their supervising physician.
Adolescent Health Quick-Links
Please contact our office for any coverage related questions.
Is your child's school bag too heavy? Learn how overloaded backpacks cause back pain in kids, and get practical prevention tips from Dr. Smita Tandon, MD, in Fountain Valley.
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