Jacksonville Pollen and Mold Forecast 1/30/12

January 30th, 2012

Tree pollen: VERY HIGH  (pine, cedar, elm)

Grass pollen:NONE

Weed pollen: NONE

Mold spore count:  VERY HIGH

Source: www.weather.com

More tips for dining with food allergies.

January 18th, 2012

More practical tips for dining with food allergies from a Dad with 3 food allergic children.

http://www.foodallergy.org/page/tips-for-dining-out-with-food-allergies

Jacksonville Pollen and Mold Forecast 1/16/12

January 16th, 2012

January marks the beginning of tree pollen season in Jacksonville and it won’t be long before cars are covered in the green/yellow hue of pine pollen. Be sure to keep the windows of your car and house shut at all times if you are allergic to tree pollen and set your car’s A/C to  ”recirculate” mode when driving.

Tree pollen: HIGH  (pine, cedar, oak)

Grass pollen:NONE

Weed pollen: NONE

Mold spore count:  MODERATE

Source: www.weather.com

Jacksonville Pollen and Mold Forecast 1/11/12

January 11th, 2012

Tree pollen: MODERATE  (pine, cedar, oak)

Grass pollen:NONE

Weed pollen: NONE

Mold spore count:  MODERATE

Source: www.weather.com

Jacksonville Pollen and Mold Forecast 1/9/12

January 9th, 2012

Tree pollen: LOW (pine, cedar, elm)

Grass pollen:NONE

Weed pollen: NONE

Mold spore count:  LOW

Source: www.weather.com

Danger of food allergies

January 3rd, 2012

Another heartbreaking story out of Virginia about the potential danger of food allergies. Stories like this are always troubling, but underscore the importance of food allergy awareness and early recognition of anaphylaxis (a life threatening allergic reaction) in those with known food allergies.

http://www.nbc12.com/story/16438497/chesterfield-1st-grader-dead-from-allergic-reaction-at-school?clienttype=printable

Allergic food reactions can happen even to the most vigilant person.The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network offers some practical tips when dealing with an anaphylactic reaction. http://www.foodallergy.org/page/anaphylaxis-dos-and-donts

Jacksonville Pollen and Mold Count 1/3/12

January 3rd, 2012

Tree pollen: HIGH (pine, cedar, elm)

Grass pollen:NONE

Weed pollen: NONE

Mold spore count:  HIGH

Source: www.weather.com

Jacksonville Pollen and Mold Forecast 12/28/11

December 28th, 2011

Tree pollen: HIGH (pine and cedar)

Grass pollen:NONE

Weed pollen: NONE

Mold spore count:  VERY HIGH

Source: www.weather.com

Jacksonville Pollen and Mold Forecast 12/21/11

December 21st, 2011

Tree pollen: LOW

Grass pollen:NONE

Weed pollen: NONE

Mold spore count:   HIGH

Source: www.weather.com

Jacksonville Pollen and Mold Forecast 12/19/11

December 19th, 2011

The balmy temps have allowed for the persistence of tree pollen and mold spores in the outdoor air. These numbers should drop after the first freeze.

Tree pollen: LOW

Grass pollen:NONE

Weed pollen: NONE

Mold spore count:   HIGH

Source: www.weather.com