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 […]
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 […]
COVID-19 vaccination guidance for people with Multiple Sclerosis
Never in our history has there ever been such a mass vaccination program as the COVID-19 vaccination program. There is a mountain of information about vaccines out there and it is often confusing and complicated. Here we try to break down some of the basics on the COVID-19 vaccination and how it will affect people […]
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 […]