Arriving in a new country like Japan can be an exciting experience, but the stress of a long-haul flight or adapting to unfamiliar surroundings can sometimes take an unexpected toll on your immune system. If you have noticed the tell-tale tingling followed by painful blisters around your mouth (cold sores/oral herpes) or a painful, blistering rash on your body (shingles/Herpes Zoster), you are certainly not alone. Many international visitors find themselves in this situation. You might be accustomed to simply walking into a pharmacy at home and purchasing effective antiviral medication like Acyclovir over the counter. However, you may have discovered that obtaining the necessary oral treatment in Japan is […]