Penicillins are an antibiotics that help fight bacterial infections. Many people mistakenly believe they have a penicillin allergy when they really do not. In fact, 9 out of 10 people who are tested for penicillin allergy likely have a negative result. Did you also know that you can outgrow a penicillin allergy after 10 years?

So why is it important to be tested? Penicillins are the safest and most effective antibiotics for many infections. So if you think you might be allergic, it is important to be tested. Since most individuals end up discovering they have no penicillin allergy once they are truly allergy tested, this important information signals that they can tolerate penicillins if ever needed. If you’re among the ones that are truly allergic, it is also important to establish an alternate plan of care to keep you safe.

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