The hayfever jab is a corticosteroid injection that helps suppress your immune system’s reaction to pollen. It is administered as a deep intramuscular injection, usually into the buttock. This treatment is only recommended for people with severe symptoms who have tried other remedies without success.
Once administered, the hayfever jab gradually releases the medication into your system over time, reducing inflammation and allergic responses. Most patients notice relief within 48 hours, with some experiencing the full effects within 10 days. The results typically last for up to 3 months, covering the entire hay fever season.
Hayfever injections are not licensed in the UK for the treatment of hayfever. Our doctors during a consultation with a patient can make a professional decision to prescribe this injection outside the indications stated in the medicine’s licence to meet the specific clinical needs of the patient. During any consultation, patients are made aware of any risks of using a medicine ‘off-label’ in place of a licensed treatment.
It is not recommended for the following individuals to undergo private hay fever treatment: