How many treatments are needed?This simple treatment for hay fever involves just one injection. If suitable, a single 40mg injection can provide season-long relief. This will help you manage your lifestyle with enhanced protection from the physical symptoms of hay fever that disrupt your work and daily life.
Please remember:
It is NOT 100% effective and you can still expect some milder symptoms
It is NOT a replacement for standard hay fever remedies, take these too!
How quickly does the hay fever injection work?
Most patients can note some relief within 24 hours, with most finding they get symptomatic relief within 72 hours. If your symptoms have flared up or are severe at the time of your appointment, it may take much longer to get the maximum effect of the injection. As a preventative measure, it can also be taken prior to your symptoms occurring.
Many patients who suffer every year opt for an injection before their symptoms even start. It is best to have the injection 1 month before you usually feel at your worst.
How is it available?
Hay Fever Injections are administered by our trained pharmacists in our pharmacies across Edinburgh & Fife. Our pharmacists will carry out a short consultation to discuss your symptoms, during which you’ll complete an assessment of consent and provide your medical history. If you are medically safe to receive the injection, it will be done during the same visit. This takes no longer than 15–30 minutes total in the clinic.
Following your appointment and injection, you will be safe to drive, and return to your normal daily routine.
Please note this injection is only available every 2 years.
Symptoms of Hayfever
Here are some of symptoms you are likely to experience when there is a high pollen count:
- Sneezing
- Blocked nose or runny nose
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Blocked sinuses, headaches, and migraines
- Wheezing and shortness of breath
- Fatigue
