Think You Have a Penicillin Allergy? Get Tested (VIDEO)

American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

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Many patients who have "penicillin allergy" in their charts have never been tested. They need to see an allergist for testing so they can use medications in the penicillin family.

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American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

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