Surge in summer hay fever symptoms attributed to high grass pollen counts

Jessica Willard
Updated December 12 2020 - 3:33pm, first published 11:00am
The most common cause of hay fever in Tasmania at this time of year was most likely grass pollen. Picture: Shutterstock
The most common cause of hay fever in Tasmania at this time of year was most likely grass pollen. Picture: Shutterstock

Doctors and pharmacists are reporting a surge in patients experiencing severe hay fever symptoms, as pollen counts in the state's North and North-West remain at higher than normal levels.

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Jessica Willard

Jessica Willard

Senior Journalist and Health Reporter

Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.

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