Is my child too sick to go to school?
It’s not uncommon for children to have a half dozen colds or illnesses throughout the school year, but as a parent, knowing when to keep your kids home can be tricky.
Articles by Craig Collison, MD, pediatrics, Mount Nittany Physician Group
Pediatrics
Pediatrics
When bullying hits home: How to identify the signs of bullying
In today’s world, bullying can take on many different forms, from verbal, physical, social, to cyber bullying. In some cases, the bullying may be made up of more than one of these components,...
Pediatrics
What you should know about antibiotics
Has your sick child ever not been treated with an antibiotic after visiting the doctor? Hopefully, this is the case. Antibiotics can treat a variety of bacterial infections, however, these medicati...
Pediatrics
Scary world events: Relieving your child’s anxiety
Images and talk of violence affect our everyday lives, causing a lot of anxiety. However, these incidents are especially confusing and overwhelming for children. Although age plays a part in determ...
Pediatrics
Updated immunization guidelines: What you need to know
Backpack? Check. Lunchbox? Yes. Notebooks? Got them. As summer winds down and mom and dad prepare to send kids back to school, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is reminding parents about...
Pediatrics
Decoding symptoms: Sore throat versus strep throat
If your child suffers from a sore throat, it can be difficult to determine whether it is just that – a sore throat or a sign of something more serious, like strep throat. The guidelines below...
Pediatrics
Could your teen’s screen time be linked to weight gain?
It’s no secret that a lack of physical activity can lead to weight gain. Anyone who works behind a desk for eight hours a day knows this to be true, but what about our kids? A recent study pu...
Pediatrics
What to know about RSV
Right now, the flu and other contagious illnesses, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and gastrointestinal viruses are widespread throughout the community. RSV is a virus that causes the com...
Pediatrics
Winter car seat safety tips
It certainly has been chilly in our region lately. With winter just beginning, it is almost certain that we have more cold weather ahead of us. Make sure your child is safe and warm in his or her c...
