Hayfever or Delta variant?

Posted by: Monifa - Posted on:

Please check out our newly updated prescriptions page where you can find information about our policies including self care (over the counter) remedies. There has been lots of hay-fever around recently, please have a look at the local hay-fever guidance hayfever local policy.

Here is a link to the NHS webpage on hayfever.

If you get hayfever each year with itchy eyes, runny nose and sneezing then this is safe to treat over the counter. However, please note that the DELTA variant of coronavirus is causing headaches, runny nose and a cough, so if you think that you have symptoms of coronavirus please self isolate and seek a PCR testPlease note that lateral flow tests are not to be used if you have suspected symptoms of coronavirus. Please see our flowcharts:- 

Flowchart for suspected covid in adults

Flowchart for suspected coronavirus children