Allergy Center of Excellence

HAYFEVER IMMUNOTHERAPY

Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) For Grass & Tree Pollen Now Available At ACE

For many children, hay fever is more than a seasonal
nuisance, potentially affecting sleep, school performance
and overall wellbeing.

If daily tablets, sprays or drops aren’t providing enough
relief, Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) offers
a proven, longer-term solution.

SCIT works by gradually reducing your child’s sensitivity
to pollen, helping to control symptoms more effectively
and lessen reliance on daily medication over time.

Hayfever Immunotherapy

Is SCIT right for your child

SCIT may be recommended for children who:

  • Experience moderate to severe hay fever symptoms each year
  • Continue to struggle despite regular medication
  • Want a long-term approach, not just temporary symptom relief

Every child is assessed individually by ACE’s specialist allergy team to ensure treatment is safe, appropriate and tailored to their needs.

What to expect at
your appointment

Your child’s care and comfort are our priority.

  • Appointments last around one hour
  • Each visit includes careful monitoring after the injection
  • All treatment is delivered by ACE’s experienced, specialist medical team in a fully equipped clinical setting

Safety and side effects

SCIT is a well-established treatment with a strong safety profile.

  • Mild reactions such as itching, swelling or hives at the 
injection site can occur
  • These effects are usually temporary and settle within
two to three weeks

A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) is very rare (fewer than 1 in 10,000 cases). Our clinicians are fully trained to recognise and treat this immediately, providing parents with complete peace of mind.

Why choose

ACE for SCIT?

  • Leading expertise in paediatric
allergy care
  • Personalised treatment
plans for every child
  • A clinically proven approach that
goes beyond symptom control
  • Care delivered in a safe, supportive
and fully monitored environment

How the treatment works

Unlike daily medication that manages symptoms, SCIT targets the underlying allergy.

Treatment at a glance:

Just four injections per year, instead of daily medication

A structured treatment plan over three consecutive years

Usually started between October and March, ahead of pollen season

Helps the immune system build tolerance to tree and grass pollens

Many families value the simplicity of fewer treatments
alongside the long-term benefits.

Take the next step

If hay fever is affecting your child’s everyday life,
SCIT could make a meaningful difference.

Contact ACE to book an allergy assessment or
speak with our specialist team to find out whether
this treatment is right for your child.

Speak to our team on 020 3633 9851 or email
us office@oit.clinic for more information.