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Hay Fever at Christmas: Mild Weather Triggers Early Pollen Allergies

Over the past weekend, temperatures felt more like spring than midwinter. This unusually mild weather is impacting nature—and hay fever sufferers—in unexpected ways.

Hazel trees, for example, are blooming nearly six weeks ahead of schedule. Other plants are starting to flower early too, with meadows turning greener than normal for this time of year.

If you have hay fever, symptoms may already be flaring up. It's a far cry from the traditional white Christmas many envision.

Are you experiencing hay fever symptoms already?