POLIO LIVES ON ...

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... IN ITS SURVIVORS

The late effects of Poliomyelitis

This is the web site of the Post Polio Support Society of NZ (Inc).

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.


PLEASE NOTE:

WE HAVE A NEW POSTAL ADDRESS

P O Box 260, Mosgiel 9053 


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Some of our members attended the 75th Jubilee from 20th-22nd April 2012

Read the report here


"Otiwhiti Station"

Launch of a book about the people who started and ran the Duncan Hospital

Former Duncan patients gather at the book launch.   More...

Duncan Group 

 

 

RECENT NEWSEdith

Read about some of the  things that have been happening with our Society recently:
  • Polio NZ President Edith Morris visited Post Polio Support Groups in Napier, Havelock North and Gisborne. More here
  • Our members attended the 75th Jubilee of the Wilson Home in Auckland. More here

Our Newsletter comes out 4 times a year. The March issue now on line.
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

Polio Immunisation Statement 

The risk of polio epidemics re-occurring in New Zealand increases while immunisation remains below optimal levels. Polio is only a plane ride away. Are all your family members immunised? If not, the crippling paralysis of polio could once again be a reality. The only prevention is vaccination. Act now with free immunisation.

The Post Polio Support Society of New Zealand (Inc) endorses current immunisation campaigns to protect the population against outbreaks of polio.