There are simple steps you can take to control summer allergy symptoms before hitting the road:

• Plan ahead by checking the local allergy forecast at your destination to be prepared for high pollen count days that may cause symptoms to flare.
• Keep the car windows closed and turn on the air conditioner to make sure you circulate clean air. Outdoor allergens, such as pollens and molds are also potential hazards, especially when traveling in your car with the windows open.
• Before getting in the car, turn on the air conditioner and open the windows for at least 10 minutes to help remove dust mites and molds that may be in the system.
• Turn off the air conditioner before you leave the car and let the blower run for a short time to dry the vents and prevent moisture collection.
• Prevention is sometimes not enough to control your allergy symptoms, so you may need to treat them with over-the-counter medication.
• Know the symptoms of summer allergies, so that when they hit you can act quickly to treat them. This summer there are convenient over-the-counter allergy medications available, such as Alavert™, that can provide up to 24-hour, non-drowsy relief from allergy symptoms.
• Be prepared for summer road trips by packing quick dissolving Alavert™–which can be taken "on-the-go" without water–in your car or luggage to relieve allergy symptoms.

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