Hay Fever Injections
Many people feel the effects of hay fever. Hay fever symptoms are unpleasant and can hit any time of year. Symptoms vary from mildly annoying to severe, and without treatment, they can negatively affect your life, mood, mental health and social life. With a simple hay fever injection, you can combat symptoms and return to living your life, even when the pollen count is high.
What is Hay Fever?
The term ‘hay fever’ refers to a specific allergy to certain pollens with symptoms including sneezing, congestion, itching throat, headaches, and watering eyes. Most people use tablets such as antihistamines to treat the condition but can find the effects very limited.
If you want to help alleviate your hay fever symptoms, book your injection online today and choose an appointment that works for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hay fever injection?
The injection is intended for the treatment of severe hay fever and should be regarded as a secondary option for patients who have previously attempted other medications with limited relief.
It’s important to note that the injection does not provide a cure for hay fever. Instead, it temporarily suppresses the immune system, effectively alleviating symptoms for the majority of individuals who require it.
What are the benefits of the injection?
Hay fever injections offer greater convenience compared to tablets. While tablet users often need to take them every few days, most patients only require a single injection to alleviate symptoms for the entire hay fever season.
One advantage of the injection is that it bypasses the liver and digestive system, allowing for a slightly lower dosage than the tablet form.
During our assessment, we will evaluate your current symptoms and the effectiveness of your current treatment. Our GP will then recommend other suitable treatments, including the Hay fever Injection, if necessary.
Approximately 10% of hay fever sufferers do not respond well to traditional treatments, making injections a helpful option to manage symptoms throughout the season.
How long does the injection last?
One injection can be enough to last for a whole hay fever season, depending on pollen levels and the severity of your allergy. However if you require a second dose we provide this at half price.
You can have multiple doses of the injection over the hay fever season, up to a maximum of three doses but these must be carried out at least eight weeks apart.
How do I book?
To book click the button below to our online system.