Vaccines Specialist

Smita Tandon, MD

Pediatrician located in Fountain Valley, CA

Protecting Your Child’s Health—One Shot at a Time

Routine vaccinations are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect your child from serious illnesses. At our Fountain Valley pediatric clinic, Dr Tandon and her experienced team provide all recommended childhood and adolescent vaccines to help prevent complications from contagious diseases like measles, hepatitis, whooping cough, and more.

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Protecting Your Child at Every Stage

What Vaccines Does My Child Need?

Vaccines play a key role in protecting your child’s health from infancy through young adulthood. Dr Smita Tandon follows the latest recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to ensure your child receives the right vaccines at the right time.

Vaccinations begin soon after birth and are given throughout childhood during routine well visits. Your child’s vaccine schedule is customized based on age, health history, and any special medical needs.

Common vaccines help protect against serious illnesses like:

Polio
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
HIB or Hemophilus
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
Hepatitis A and B
Seasonal flu
HPV (Human Papillomavirus), which helps protect against certain cancers
Meningococcal

If your family is planning international travel, Dr Smita Tandon can also recommend additional vaccines for conditions such as typhoid or yellow fever.

Check out the ACIP’ss Vaccine Schedule for a complete, age-specific guide.

Are Vaccines Safe?

Yes, vaccines are safe and effective.. They’re carefully monitored for safety and are recommended by leading public health organizations around the world. Vaccines are scientifically proven to be safe and highly effective, undergoing rigorous multi-phase clinical trials and continuous safety monitoring by global health authorities. They utilize precise, weakened, or inactive components of pathogens to train the immune system to recognize and fight diseases without causing the actual illness. They’re especially important during the early years, when your child’s immune system is still developing.

Serious side effects are exceptionally rare, meaning the protective health benefits of preventing severe disease far outweigh any minor, temporary risks like low fever or localized soreness. There’s no downtime, and your child can return to normal activities right away.

Vaccines work by helping your child’s immune system recognize and fight off harmful infections. They’re especially important during the early years, when your child’s immune system is still developing.

There’s no downtime, and your child can return to normal activities right away.

When Will My Child Get Vaccinated?

Vaccinations are typically given during routine well-child visits, beginning at birth and continuing into the teen years. Dr Smita Tandon will review your child’s health history and keep track of which vaccines are due.

If your child:

Has missed any doses,
Needs catch-up immunizations, or
Has medical conditions that may delay or alter their vaccine schedule,

Dr Smita Tandon will work with you to create a personalized plan to keep your child protected.

Have Questions About Vaccines?

We understand that some parents may have questions or concerns. Dr Smita Tandon is here to provide clear, science-based information and to help you make confident decisions about your child’s health.

You can find more helpful resources below, including:

A full AAP recommended vaccine schedule is available on www.immunize.org
Our latest blog posts on vaccines
Information on vaccine safety, side effects, and FAQs

Ready to Schedule?

Whether your child is due for a routine vaccination or a back-to-school physical, we’re here to help. Call our office or book your appointment online today. More vaccine information available on www.immunize.org