Shinsaibashi International Clinic

Have a medical consultation with the doctor. You can share your concerns and receive personalized medical advice. The doctor provides: • Prescriptions for medications • Medical certificates • Referrals to specialists when necessary Note: The doctor practices general medicine and is specialized in diabetology and thyroid disorders. If your case falls outside the doctor’s area of expertise, you will be referred to another professional. In such cases, the consultation fee is non-refundable.

We offer influenza vaccinations and recommend getting vaccinated by early December, as the flu season peaks from December to March. The vaccine takes effect in two weeks and lasts about five months. To minimize pain and bleeding, we use a very thin 32G needle, much finer than those used for blood collection or other vaccines. This ensures a more comfortable experience, even for those anxious about injections.

We offer the Shingrix® vaccine to prevent shingles, a painful condition caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Shingrix® is 97.2% effective for people over 50 and remains over 80% effective after 10 years. Although it may cause mild side effects like swelling, fatigue, or fever, its long-term protection outweighs these concerns. While more expensive and requiring two doses, it provides significant benefits. With 600,000 shingles cases annually in Japan, prevention is crucial. Consult us to learn more about Shingrix® and protect yourself.

We recommend the 9-valent HPV vaccine "Sylgard 9" to prevent cervical cancer and genital warts. This vaccine protects against nine HPV types, significantly reducing cancer risk. It’s best administered before sexual activity begins but remains effective at any age and for both men and women. Our clinic offers personalized vaccination schedules, precautions, and advice on combining vaccination with cervical cancer screening. Consult our doctors to learn more about protecting yourself and others.

Health checkups conducted in accordance with the Industrial Safety and Health Act, including: • Investigations of medical history and work history • Tests for subjective and objective symptoms • Height, weight, and waist circumference measurements • Vision and hearing tests • Chest X-rays • Blood pressure measurements • Anemia tests • Liver function tests • Blood lipid tests • Blood glucose tests • Urine tests • Electrocardiograms • Entrance and study abroad health checkups conducted according to the school's specified format Reports available in English if necessary. Notification of results within 3 days to 1 week (results can also be mailed). Also includes: • Medical certificates preparation • Advice on future health management