It¡¯s that time of the year again.

Your eyes start itching, your nose keeps running and you can¡¯t stop sneezing.

The dreaded hay fever season is right around the corner. But this year, the government is a little more proactive about helping people cope with the discomfort of ¡ª and prevent the onset of ¡ª pollen allergies, which now afflict over 40% of the population.