Wellington Pediatrics- Dr Bruck & Kristin Archer, APRN

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day!

05/10/2026

Please vaccinate to protect your family and your community
It is the right thing to do and it is safe

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A second measles case tied to Wellington High School has been confirmed, school officials said.

In a message to families, Principal Cara Gorham said the newly identified case involves someone in the same household as the initial infection reported April 22. The individual was not on campus during the period they were contagious, and officials say there has been no known exposure to students or staff within the school.

Health officials declined to release additional details, citing privacy laws.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness that spreads through the air and can linger for up to two hours. Symptoms typically appear seven to 21 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes and a rash that begins on the face before spreading downward. Small white spots known as Koplik spots may appear inside the mouth before the rash develops.

Experts say people are contagious from about four days before a rash appears to four days after it begins. Those most at risk include young children, pregnant individuals and people with weakened immune systems.

According to the Florida Department of Health, individuals who have had measles before or who have completed the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine series are about 98% protected.

Statewide, Florida has reported roughly 140 to 150 measles cases in 2026, driven largely by an outbreak in Collier County, according to public health data.

School officials are urging parents to keep children home if they show symptoms and to contact a medical provider before seeking in-person care, allowing clinics to take precautions and limit potential spread.

05/09/2026

Enjoy tomorrow!

05/04/2026

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all who Celebrate!

04/01/2026

To all who celebrate Happy Pesach!

03/14/2026

Hope everyone has a great Spring Break

02/15/2026

Hope you are having a wonderful day with your loved one

01/28/2026

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01/27/2026

Happy Baby Shower to our very own Kristin, APRN! Can’t wait to meet baby girl 💕

01/09/2026

There is a new strain of influenza called Subclade K that spread rapidly over the holidays. This new strain is driving an estimated 90% of flu cases across the country and is certainly having an effect on northeast Florida.

Our own system director of Infectious Diseases for Baptist Health, Dr. Shalika Katugaha, recently appeared on First Coast News, where she shared that some of the symptoms of this new flu include:

*fever
*chills
*headaches
*extreme fatigue
*nausea
*vomiting
*sore throat and congestion

Dr. Katugaha also recommends getting a flu shot because while it is not a perfect match for the new strain, it will "prevent you from getting severely ill, needing hospitalization, or even worse." Dr. Katugaha also recommends taking daily preventative measures like washing hands, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when sick.

This map from the CDC shows that Subclade K was spiking just before the holidays, and experts suggest that cases may still be on the rise. Be sure to schedule your flu shot if you haven't already!