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Indoor allergen triggersGet your local daily pollen counts.See them at Zyrtec.com or have them sent right to your iPhone® with the ZYRTEC® AllergyCast app. You can download* it from the iTunes® store.* Standard data rates for your plan apply.
Filter well.High E� ciency Particulate Air (HEPA) � lters can be used in air conditioning systems and vacuums to trap small allergen particles.
Minimize dust mite matter.Use hypoallergenic bedding with zippered dust-proof covers. Wash sheets and blankets in hot water each week.
Control pets.Keep pets o� of upholstered furniture and out of the bedrooms.
Spray away.Use allergen-reducing sprays inside your home, o� ce, or car.
Outdoor allergen triggersLimit your outside time.Know how long you can stay outside before your allergy symptoms arise.
Dry clothes inside.To avoid getting pollen and airborne mold spores on clean laundry, don’t hang your clothes outside to dry.
Wear garden gear.Use a mask when doing yard work. Wear clothes that can protect you, like long pants and a long-sleeve shirt.
Keep outdoor allergens out.On high pollen count days, keep doors and windows closed. Shower and change your clothes if you’ve spent time outdoors.
Landscape with care.Use nonallergenic features like rocks and statues. Keep grass short. Avoid gardening during peak allergy times and seasons.
Stay o the grass.If possible, exercise on asphalt, at the beach, or at the gym to reduce contact with pollen and mold spores from grass and weeds.
Simple changes to your lifestyle and environment can reduce your exposure to allergens —both inside and out — to feel better.
MANAGE Allergy Triggers in My Environment
• Know your child’s triggers and teach him or her how to avoid them
• Inform teachers and the school nurse of any allergy medication your child is taking, and arrange to leave a supply at school
• Avoid stu� ed toys and choose toys that can be washed
• Wash “cuddle” toys weekly in hot water
• Shower or bathe your child before bed to remove allergens from the hair and body
Kid-friendly allergy tips
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