Measles Update from MS New Zealand

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Adapted from msnz.org.nz/measles What you need to know New Zealand is currently going through a measles outbreak with over 1059 confirmed cases nationwide and 20 of these in the SDHB area according to press reports. Where possible vaccination is your best protection. However, the MMR immunisation is a live attenuated vaccine. For people with MS …

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Dr Catherine Smith’s farewell as Patron

As Dr Catherine Smith stepped down as Patron of MS Otago at this year’s AGM she shared a few words. Kia ora koutou, Thank you Mike and the committee for inviting me to say a few words today as I step down as patron of MS Otago. Give and Take — it’s a phrase we …

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