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The pollen count is intended to give hay fever sufferers a head start to control their symptoms on a bad day. A count of under 30 is low, while more than 50 is high. Most people find that their hay fever symptoms start at a pollen count of 50 or more, so if that is predicted then you need to ensure you have your treatment with you if you go outside. The pollen count always peaks in the early evening.