Service Description

Hayfever is an allergic reaction response by your immune system, to things such as pollen. A Hayfever Injection involves a single injection in the upper leg or buttock and will start to work after a few days. It is made up of a mild steroid, which clears hayfever symptoms by an average of two - three months by reducing your immune system's allergic response to pollens. ​However not everyone can have it. It will not be suitable for you if you are under 18 years old, if you are pregnant/breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant within the next 6 months, or if you have any of the following conditions: a current infection that you are on antibiotics for, glaucoma or a family history of glaucoma, recent or upcoming surgery, diabetes, epilepsy, a recent heart attack, ocular herpes simplex, if you have a suppressed immune system or have a condition where a suppressed immune system may be undesirable e.g. tuberculosis or cancer chemotherapy. This injection can be given four weeks after or twelve weeks before a live vaccine. ​​ If you would like to check whether this would be suitable for you, or if you would like to book in for your injection, please contact us.