Child Vaccines & Immunizations in Baymeadows, Jacksonville, FL
Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect your child from serious illness. Starfish Pediatrics in Baymeadows provides childhood immunizations for newborns, toddlers, children, and teens, and keeps your child on schedule at every well visit.
Call (904) 347-2773 or request an appointment online today.
Why Childhood Immunizations Matter
Vaccines train your child’s immune system to fight diseases before they can cause harm. Staying on schedule protects your child and helps protect infants, classmates, and community members who can’t be vaccinated. Your pediatrician reviews your child’s vaccine record at each well-child visit and explains what’s due and why.
Vaccines We Offer in Baymeadows
Starfish Pediatrics provides vaccines recommended for children from birth through age 18, including:
- Newborn and infant vaccines, starting shortly after birth
- Routine childhood immunizations given during well visits
- School and daycare required vaccines
- Preteen and teen vaccines
- Seasonal flu vaccines [confirm availability and season]
- Catch-up vaccines for children who are behind schedule
[Add your specific vaccine list here, such as DTaP, MMR, polio, varicella, hepatitis A and B, HPV, Tdap, meningococcal, and COVID-19, only if offered.]
Child Immunization Schedule by Age
Your pediatrician follows the nationally recommended childhood immunization schedule and adjusts it for your child’s health and history.
Newborns and infants (birth to 12 months)
Babies receive their first vaccine shortly after birth and additional doses at well visits during the first year.
Toddlers (12 months to 5 years)
Several important vaccines are given or boosted between 12 months and 5 years, often around school entry.
Children and preteens (6 to 12 years)
Booster doses and preteen vaccines are given during annual checkups, and flu vaccination is recommended each year.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teens may need boosters and additional protective vaccines. Your provider will review what’s due.
Not sure what your child is due for? Call us and we’ll check their record.
What to Expect at a Vaccine Appointment
Your provider will review your child’s immunization history, answer your questions, and give any vaccines that are due. Mild reactions, such as a sore arm, fussiness, or a low-grade fever, are common and usually pass within a day or two. We’ll explain what to watch for and when to call.
Let your care team know if your child is sick, has allergies, takes medications, or has had a past reaction to a vaccine.
What to Bring
- Health insurance card
- Photo ID
- Your child’s immunization records
- List of current medications
- Previous medical records
New to Jacksonville? Bring your child’s previous pediatrician’s contact information so we can request their records.
Vaccine and Immunization FAQs
What vaccines does my child need?
Children follow a recommended immunization schedule from birth through age 18. Your Starfish Pediatrics provider will review your child’s age and history and tell you which vaccines are due.
When do babies get their first vaccines?
Babies typically receive their first vaccine shortly after birth, and more are given at well-child visits throughout the first two years.
Are vaccines safe for children?
Vaccines in the childhood schedule are tested for safety and monitored after approval. Mild side effects like a sore arm or low fever are common and usually go away quickly. Talk with your pediatrician about any concerns.
Does my child need a flu shot every year?
Yearly flu vaccination is recommended for most children 6 months and older. Ask your pediatrician what’s right for your child.
What if my child missed vaccines or is behind schedule?
It’s not too late. Your pediatrician can review records and create a catch-up plan.
What should I bring to a vaccine appointment?
Bring your insurance card, photo ID, immunization records, a list of current medications, and any previous medical records.
