All posts by Dr. Joe Kurosu

  • Immunizing children aged 0-18 in Japan

    Whether you have just had a baby or are sending your child off to college, decisions regarding immunizations are a crucial component of their preventative care. While the pros and cons of immunization are beyond the scope...

    • Posted February 12, 2018
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  • Q. Should you be worried if sedation on your baby is required for MRI to diagnose a Venusian dimple?

              Dr. Joe Kurosu of Primary Care Tokyo gives his medical opinion on the matter. In general, what are referred to as “Venusian dimples”,  located on the sides of the lower back, are...

    • Posted December 22, 2016
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  • Fainting during pregnancy

    “I’m 32 years old and gave birth last year.  During my first trimester here in Tokyo, I fainted twice and was unconscious for a few seconds.  Later, I was examined and found out that I had low...

    • Posted May 6, 2015
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  • Is your child lactose intolerant?

    My boy loves to eat ice cream but his stomach aches every time I give him a serving.  Is there any possible cure for lactose intolerance? There is no cure for lactose intolerance and the recommended way...

    • Posted August 9, 2014
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  • Q What’s the standard routine check up required for preschoolers and elementary graders before starting school?

      For preschools, health requirements will vary depending on the facility. Many will require a basic age-appropriate checkup which usually includes a health history with focus on any developmental issues, allergies (including food), current diet, and home...

    • Posted August 9, 2014
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  • Little Red

    Perhaps you saw the shocking headlines: “CDC Issues Level 2 Travel Alert for Japan”. Radiation? Earthquakes? Tainted sushi? No, it’s rubella (little red, in Latin), which has recently made a roaring comeback in Japan. Although now relatively...

    • Posted October 6, 2013
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  • Japanese boy died after receiving vaccination

    Nikkei news reported on October 18, 2012 that a fth-grader, ten-year-old boy fell into an unconscious state after he was vaccinated with Encephalitis at the Hirata Aikawa Mino Children’s Clinic in Gifu prefecture.  The boy was conrmed...

    • Posted October 31, 2012
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