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POLIO LIVES ON ...
... IN ITS SURVIVORS
The late effects of Poliomyelitis
This is the web site of the Post Polio Support Society of NZ.
It provides information and support for the members of the society and others who have post-polio syndrome.
If you know anyone who has had Polio, we are able to help them with information and support through our 23 Support Groups throughout New Zealand.
CONFERENCE 09 was very successful.
Those who attended were treated to a variety of presentations related to Polio.
More details here
Our Newsletter comes out 4 times a year.
Download in PDF format here
Polio and Post Polio – Detailed descriptions of polio and post-polio syndrome, including a list of the symptoms of post polio and how to manage the syndrome.
More info here
Criteria for suspecting Post-Polio Syndrome and Late Effects of Polio
Those who attended were treated to a variety of presentations related to Polio.
More details here
Our Newsletter comes out 4 times a year.
Download in PDF format here
Polio and Post Polio – Detailed descriptions of polio and post-polio syndrome, including a list of the symptoms of post polio and how to manage the syndrome.
More info here
Criteria for suspecting Post-Polio Syndrome and Late Effects of Polio
- A prior episode of polio confirmed by medical history or obvious polio paralysis
- Residual motor neuron loss
- Years of functional stability after the acute illness
- Gradual or abrupt onset of new weakness
- Generalised fatigue leading to exhaustion, which may also have psychological effects