Wellington Pediatrics- Dr Bruck & Kristin Archer, APRN

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!

12/31/2025

Happy 2026!
Have a safe and Healthy New Year!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas
Everyone!

12/24/2025

Help us wish Dr. Bruck a very happy birthday today!

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Office Hours this week
12/23: 8:30-5p
12/24: 8:30-12p
12/25:closed
12/26: 8:30-4p

Hope everyone has a happy and healthy week!

12/14/2025

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12/13/2025

Happy Holiday from us to all of our Patients and their Families

12/12/2025

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!

12/11/2025

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12/10/2025

The hepatitis B birth dose ensures that infants and children are protected from chronic hepatitis B, which could lead to liver cancer, liver failure or even death later in life.

Infants and children can be exposed to this virus by close caregivers who may not know they are infected. Delaying the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine has no clear benefits and leaves children vulnerable to infection.

The AAP recommends that all children receive the hepatitis B vaccine series, starting at birth, to eliminate the risk of contracting hepatitis B.

12/10/2025

https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/33954/Medical-groups-decry-withdrawal-of-universal-birth?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwOm2cZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeoxaVB1f-Bh2eDlw651LhxoC_6X4r2UK8HnyAQuxrbON3rened_OvgHDZaCs_aem_fcUwZ_WkyPSK8bP513xuXw?autologincheck%3Dredirected

The AAP continues to recommend giving newborns a dose of hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth as part of a three-dose series. AAP infectious disease leaders do not recommend blood testing to guide further doses.