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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 (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.
"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...
RECENT NEWS
- The New Plymouth Conference and AGM was one of the best ones we have held, at least in my opinion. More here
- Our members attended the launch of a book about the Duncan Hospital. More here and YouTube video here
Our Newsletter comes out 4 times a year. December issue now on line.
Download in PDF format here
Polio and Post 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.