Quimper, France, is pioneering a personalized pollen alert system, offering a glimpse into the future of allergy management. This free service and others like it, are becoming increasingly vital as pollen seasons lengthen and allergy rates climb.
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The season of allergies is launched in Finistère, where pollen from several species of trees is actively circulating. | PHILIPPE RENAULT / ARCHIVES OUEST-FRANCE
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Located in the Guy-Autret square, in the Hippodrome district, the Quimper pollinarium (Finistère) monitors pollen emissions in the area in real-time. Daily observations are carried out by the municipal gardening services.
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The collected data is then transmitted to the Pollen Alerts system, which allows residents to receive free, personalized notifications about the evolution of local pollen levels. Allergy sufferers can register on the alertepollens.org website.
The current period is particularly marked by the presence of alder, birch, hazel, ash, and willow pollen.
