Vaccination Advice for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Written by Rachael Hoffman, MSNZ Clinical Lead Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing infectious diseases and complications, particularly for people with a long-term condition like multiple sclerosis (MS) where illness and infections can exacerbate symptoms and impact their overall wellness. However, people living with MS might have vaccine concerns such as the risk of […]
Booking your vaccine online
Book my vaccine is the online booking system to book your Covid-19 vaccinations. → Find out more about Book my vaccine: Book your COVID-19 vaccination | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz) → Visit Book My Vaccine: Book My Vaccine | Ministry of Health NZ (covid19.health.nz) → Keep up to date with Covid and MS: MS and Covid-19 | Multiple Sclerosis Society of NZMultiple […]
Covid Vaccine – Answering Common Questions by those in Group 3
Here are some of the answers to common questions about accessing the vaccine for those in Group 3. These are not specific to MS. These answers have come from the Ministry of Health’s public information. Q. Do I need to show proof of Disability? A. No, You won’t need to provide proof of disability […]
COVID Vaccine Booking Helpline Now Open for Group 3
Vaccinating against COVID-19 reduces the risk of the virus to you, your whānau, and your community. The more people that vaccinate the stronger we will be. The Ministry of Health is giving everyone over 16 the opportunity to get their free vaccine this year, vaccinating those at greater risk first. From today, Friday 23rd July, […]
World MS Day Webinar: The Covid vaccine and MS
About this event The New Zealand Covid Vaccine Programme is currently being rolled out and will soon be available for those with disabilities and high-risk health concerns. We acknowledge the high level of interest within the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Community for information about how the vaccines are impacting people with MS globally, and when […]