Sandcastle Pediatrics

11/22/2023

Our office will be closing early today at noon. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving everyone!

05/04/2023

For anyone traveling to Corpus tonight, you might want to take the long way

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
May 2, 2023

Upcoming Harbor Bridge Project mainlane closure to affect all southbound US 181 mainlanes from Beach Avenue to Burleson Street. A detour to the frontage road will be in place.
Temporary mainlane closure to be in effect May 3.

01/09/2023

Starting this week, our Rockport office will remain open until 7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We plan to continue these extended hours as long as there is a demand, possibly scaling back during the summer months. We are temporarily suspending Saturday hours.

12/23/2022

Merry Christmas and happy 2023! In observance of the upcoming holidays, we will be closed Dec 23rd, 24th, 30th, and 31st (this and next Friday and Saturday). Be safe and enjoy time with your loved ones!

11/22/2022

Happy Thanksgiving week. Our office will be closed this Thursday through Saturday. Have a joyous and safe holiday!

10/31/2022

Starting this coming weekend, we will be regularly open Saturday mornings

05/18/2022

This formula shortage issue has become or has been ridiculously critical. A few reminders:

- NEVER EVER dilute powdered or concentrated formula in an attempt to make it last. This can induce a dangerous condition called hyponatremia (water intoxication) that can be life threatening.

- DO NOT introduce whole milk or any other type of milk alternative before age 1. Early introduction can cause kidney stress, severe constipation, and possibly an allergic reaction.

- Generic brands are fine but try to stay within the same formula type if your baby has a history of sensitivities.

- Due to the recall, we had to toss almost of our sample supply. Ross (Similac products) was our main sample provider.

- Fortunately the FDA has cleared Ross to reopen their primary Similac producing plant so hopefully this nightmare will be ending soon.

As always, please contact us with any concerns or questions.

02/04/2022

We will delay opening the office today until noon due to the current weather conditions. Everyone stay safe and warm!

12/04/2021

CURRENTLY HIRING -

Certified medical assistant, main duties will include:

- Triaging patients
- Administering injections
- Performing heel sticks
- Relaying information to parents
- Computer data entry

Other responsibilities will be detailed to those interested. Pay based on experience, typical range is $11 to $14/hour. Bilingual a plus but not a must. Must be willing to float between Rockport and Ingleside, so must have reliable transportation.

Full time, Monday through Friday.

Send resumes to [Email hidden]

09/13/2021

Due to the incoming storm, our offices will be closed today. We plan on resuming our usual hours tomorrow. Everyone be safe and stay dry!

09/06/2021

Happy Labor Day! We are closed today for the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we navigate through this COVID wave. Quick update on COVID:

- Positives continue to be seen in most age groups. The severity of symptoms when present has remained mild. None of our patients have needed to be admitted or referred to the ER.

- We are seeing a good number of strep cases as well as RSV and rhinovirus (common cold). Some kids have also had minor intestinal germs. A few co-infections have been identified, meaning some kids have had 2 different ailments at the same time, for example COVID and strep.

- Some people have asked about the duration of immunity after infection. Studies suggest it may last upwards of 8 to 10 months, perhaps longer if additional exposure occurs in that time period.

- A common question has been about monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID. Again, most pediatric cases can be managed with simple OTC meds. Here are the recommendations about using it in confirmed high risk cases:

- Offered at Driscoll, referral is needed
- Age: 12 or older only
- High risk considerations (see below)
- Started within 10 days of symptom onset

- High risk considerations, in other words some pre existing conditions that could result in a more severe COVID outcome:

- Obesity
- Heart disease
- Poorly controlled asthmatics on daily meds
- Conditons requiring immunosuppressive drugs

- We recommend the COVID vaccine for any of our patients 12 and older with one of the above conditions. We also recommend it for any parent with one of the above or for those who live with younger children with any of the above.

- Signs and symptoms of worsening or severe illness

- Prolonged fever for more than 3 days
- Temperature > 100.4 F
- Do not rely on skin thermometers
- Labored breathing
- Rapid respirations
- Rate (breaths per minute) vary by age
- Accessory muscle retractions
- Pulling around the neck or between ribs
- Severe chest pain
- Excessive coughing
- Do not rely solely on pulse oximeters


Please let us know if you have any concerns or questions.