Getting a shot is no fun, but for some people it's a must this time of year. You'll want to keep the tissue box handy as trees usually start blooming in March. The allergy season this spring and early summer might be a little bit different than years past. 

This week is known as “Asthma Peak Week” in the United States where more than six million children and teens suffer with asthma. It is a time when levels of germs and irritants are high for school kids. Find out what doctors encourage families to do to avoid an asthma attack in school in Health Watch.

If you're feeling a little sniffily today, you are not alone. As the summer season changes to fall, many people are feeling their allergies kicking in.

About 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. And this spring could be even worse for some.