Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine
The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is available for those aged 18 and older who cannot receive the Pfizer vaccine, and for people who would like a different option. Pfizer remains the preferred COVID-19 vaccine for use in New Zealand, reflecting its excellent safety and effectiveness profile. Both the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines will protect you against the symptoms of […]
MS, the coronavirus and vaccines – updated global advice
Global COVID-19 advice for people with MS COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs, airways and other organs. It is caused by a novel coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) that has spread around the world. The advice below was developed by MS clinicians and research experts. It is based on the emerging evidence of […]
Seven Ways to Experience the World From Home
Staying at home is often hard. Many of us love to explore, experience and enjoy the world outside our homes. Whether you’re maintaining your bubble to reduce the risk of COVID-19 or finding it hard to get out because of reduced mobility, we struggle when we can’t do the things we enjoy most. If you’ve […]
[Updated] COVID-19 – Advice for Patients
NOTE: This post was updated on the 9/04/2020, to reflect the requirements of Alert Level 4 and emerging data. Key updates: Updated information based on very early emerging data Updated information about your upcoming appointments Latest travel advice Information for overseas travellers in NZ with MS Advice for healthcare workers with MS This information […]
Countdown Priority Assistance
Priority booking for Countdown supermarket delivery has been set up to benefit people who have health issues that make it dangerous for them to go to the supermarket for essential supplies. Please ONLY use this service if you absolutely need to – leave the reserved delivery slots open for other New Zealanders who can’t leave their […]
COVID-19 and MS – Global Data Sharing Initiative
MS data sharing during the coronavirus pandemic The MS Data Alliance (MSDA) and the MS International Federation (MSIF) with its members, have teamed up to lead a global data sharing initiative for COVID-19 in people with MS. They are calling on individuals and organisations across the global MS movement to get involved. Multiple Sclerosis New […]
Seven tips to get you through lockdown with MS
It’s day two of the lockdown, and most people are still trying to figure out what the next four weeks will look like. Plus, we are experiencing a whole range of emotions. Many of us are likely experiencing anxiety, for fear of catching coronavirus (COVID-19). Some are settling in, happy for the excuse to binge-watch […]
We’re still here and we’re here for you!
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand (MSNZ) recognises that this will be a very unsettling time for people with Multiple Sclerosis and their support networks. MSNZ has put in place measures to continue to provide information services over this period. For many, Multiple Sclerosis can often be an isolating condition, and having community and peer support helps […]
Alert Level 2 – Advice for people with Multiple Sclerosis
On Saturday 21 March, 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, announced New Zealand has moved into Alert Level 2 with recorded cases of community transmission of COVID-19. Level 2 recommends that people over 70, or those with underlying respiratory conditions or compromised immune systems should stay at home. Multiple Sclerosis NZ has sought specialist advice regarding […]
Staying active at home
Regular exercise is critical for maintaining good mental and physical health. However, the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown means that unless you’ve got a gym at home, many of us will struggle to keep our normal fitness regime. Without exercise, quarantine and self-isolation can leave us feeling down, agitated and fatigued. We have found some resources for […]