ANZMES asks experts for their recommendations on whether people with ME/CFS (pwME/CFS) should get the COVID-19 vaccine or not. Dr. Ros Vallings, Howick Health & Medical Centre: COVID-19 can be a severe and debilitating disease which... This post first appeared on ANZMES. Read More
We have received many queries from our membership about COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination effects for people with ME/CFS in New Zealand. To answer these questions confidently and comprehensively we decided to create a self-report survey which asks you about your experience with the vaccine. Whether you’ve experienced mild, moderate, severe, or…
One of the primary objectives of ANZMES (Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society) is to further the cause of ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) through the promotion and funding of research into the disease. The global COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has changed the way... This post first appeared on ANZMES. Read…
All are welcome to ANZMES AGM to be held via ZOOM this year, Saturday 6th November starting at 1pm. Featuring guest speaker Dr Ros Vallings speaking on the latest research and Dr Sarah Dalziel speaking about pain management. Dr Warren Tate will also be on hand to answer any of…
There are some therapies which are commercially based, and they come undermany names. Lightning Process is one that has been widely known, but has in some cases been rebranded... This post first appeared on ANZMES. Read More
The Hāpai Access Card was created as a means to communicate the access requirements for people living with disabilities. The definition of disability in New Zealand used by the government is... This post first appeared on ANZMES. Read More
Friday, 8 October 2021, 11:24 am Press Release: Long Covid now has a formal definition – setting out agreed symptoms and timeframes to help spot the common post-Covid condition. The World Health Organization’s case definition aims to help doctors across the world to assess and diagnose long Covid. The illness…
Good news for online shoppers at Countdown, ANZMES has set up a priority assistance code for all of our members to use... This post first appeared on ANZMES Read More
Founding Member The Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society (ANZMES) has been serving New Zealanders with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since 1980. They provide information, support and practical advice for people, families and carers affected by ME/CFS, as well as funding and supporting research, and offering education and training.