Immunizations are vaccines that help a child's immune system fight certain diseases and viruses. Vaccines are safe and effective in preventing diseases and health complications in children and young adults. Regular vaccinations help children ward off infections, and are administered as one of the safest and best methods of disease prevention.

Why are Immunizations important?

As soon as your child is born, they’ll receive their first immunization. These shots will help keep your child safe and help their growing body fight off any illnesses that may come their way. It’s much easier to take this preventative step than it is to care for your child after they’ve contracted a disease. This helps you avoid any long-term effects that any of these diseases may have to your child’s health.

Getting your child immunized also helps the community in the long run by protecting others who aren’t able to be vaccinated for various reasons. Immunizations also save you money by helping you avoid extra visits to the doctor.

From the time that they’re born to around 6 years old, you should expect to visit your child’s pediatrician more than once a year for checkups and to maintain their immunization schedule. Some of the common immunizations include:

Hepatitis B
Rotavirus
Tetanus
Poliovirus
Influenza
Measles
Hepatitis A
Human papillomavirus

Kids are more vulnerable to viruses and medical concerns compared to adults. Call Jacksonville Kids Pediatrics today to keep your child healthy!

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We are committed to helping children reach their highest potential. We work with the parents to promote and maintain their child's physical and emotional well-being, from birth to college years.

We offer convenient office hours, helpful patient resources and an outstanding level of support and expertise. Whether you're visiting for the first time or the hundredth time, you'll receive the same quality and compassion with every appointment.

Dr. Kostur is a board-certified pediatrician with over a decade of pediatric experience in general office pediatrics and emergency pediatrics. Dr. Kostur is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and completed her pediatric residency in 2003 at one of the nation's top-ranked children's hospitals, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Dr. Kostur earned her M.D. from Loyola University of Chicago in 2000 and completed undergraduate studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. She is affiliated with and an active member at Baptist Hospital, Wolfson's Children's Hospital, and Baptist South Medical Center.

In 2008, after relocating from Cincinnati, Dr. Kostur started her own practice - Jacksonville Kids Pediatrics. Dr. Kostur resides in Jacksonville with her husband, Dr. Michael Petr, and their two children, Michael, age 11, and Eva, age 8.

We’ve only been coming to this office for a short while after the birth of our son a few months ago, however I can say that we will be lifelong patients here. Dr. Kostur and the staff are all exceptional, extremely knowledgable, and clearly love what they do. We never feel rushed during our appointments and they take the time to address all of our questions/concerns. Getting in as a new patient was a breeze and we never have to worry about a long wait time whenever we have appointments. I highly recommend this office!

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