Do doctors weigh you when you go for a flu shot?

Weight matters for medications that have a pharmacological effect. The larger, more obese a person is, it takes more medication to induce the effect, because there's more body mass for the drug to circulate everywhere. read more

In the U.S., when you go to a doctor’s office for a flu shot or other vaccine, it’s quite likely you won’t actually see a doctor at all. A nurse can give you the shot. At some clinics, it is standard practice to get your weight at every visit, just so that they can track the trend over time in your chart. read more

While doctors recommend that virtually everybody get their flu shot, Dr. Tewari, based in Houston, Texas makes the timely point that if you are in a disaster-affected area, it's particularly critical. read more

Bop you with a rubber hammer: This is when the doctor taps your knee and your leg swings up without you doing anything. It's a funny part of the exam, but there's a good reason for it. This tests how well your nerves are carrying messages in your body. read more

When you go to the doctor for a checkup, it's because your parents and your doctor want to see that you're growing just the way you should. Read all about what happens at the doctor's office. read more