MS: Busting the Myths
November 16, 2022 | Advocacy, Covid-19, Treatments
Important notice for MS patients regarding EvusheldTM. EvusheldTM is a pre-exposure prophylaxis, which has shown positive results for reducing the impacts of COVID-19 on those who may lowered immunity against COVID 19 due to their MS treatments. Evusheld is NOT […]
July 12, 2022 | Covid-19
There have been recent changes to eligibility for free flu vaccinations and second booster doses for Covid-19. A new call centre phone number for disability queries has been established 0800 11 12 13. Most staff on working on this line […]
June 8, 2022 | Covid-19, Treatments
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and your symptoms started in the past 5 days and you are on Fingolimod or Ocrelizumab for your MS, you may be eligible for antiviral medication to treat COVID-19. Your GP can prescribe […]
December 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
Soon New Zealand will likely see cases of COVID-19 appearing across the country as the Auckland border opens for those vaccinated or with a negative test from 15th December 2021. Christmas is a busy time and so now is a […]
November 30, 2021 | Covid-19
Efforts to support disabled peoples’ vaccinations go from strength-to-strength with the launch of a new text service, Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni announced today. The service is run by Whakarongorau Aotearoa on behalf of the Ministry of Health and is in response to feedback […]