Spring aka “hay fever season” has arrived. Many students suffer with itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose and other irritating symptoms. Please see your GP or pharmacist for advice on suitable treatment for hay fever. Please remind your child if they have hay fever to carry a day’s supply of medication with them to school. Asthma and hay fever are closely linked, and approximately 80 per cent of people with asthma also experience hay fever. Research has shown that treating hay fever can help to reduce acute asthma exacerbations.