OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - According to the Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic, there is a "very high alert" issued for tree pollen counts. Officials say tree pollen counts have been in the high or very high range since March 24, 2025. Currently, Oak, Hackberry and Mulberry tree pollen is very high. LOCAL NEWS: Driver on the run after slamming into Plaza District bar OAAC has some tips to avoid these allergens: Limit outdoor activities during days with high pollen counts. Keep windows closed (at home or in the car) to keep pollen out. Take a shower after coming indoors. Otherwise, pollen in your hair may bother you all night. Leave shoes outside or just inside the door so that you don’t track pollen inside your home. Wash your hands often. Pollen can stick to your hands when you touch something outside or a pet if it has been outside. Wear a dust mask that people like carpenters use (found in hardware stores) when you need to do outdoor tasks such as raking leaves. Clean and replace furnace and air conditioner filters often. Using HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filters is recommended, which remove at least 99 percent of pollen, as well as animal dander, dust and other particles. Learn more about OAAC at oklahomaallergy.com. ...read more read less