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Hay Fever Starting Early? Unusually Warm December Triggers Tree Pollen Now

Hay Fever Starting Early? Unusually Warm December Triggers Tree Pollen Now

Experiencing itchy eyes and relentless sneezing? It may not be a common cold—hay fever could be the culprit, arriving sooner than expected.

Last December ranked among the warmest in over a century, with average temperatures 2 degrees above recent norms. This unusual warmth has prompted the earliest hazel and alder trees to flower—well ahead of their typical January bloom—sparking hay fever symptoms for sensitive individuals.

Are you already battling hay fever this season?

Source: Allergieradar.nl | Image: Shutterstock