Over 30 million people have claimed to have a penicillin allergy. However, new evidence suggests that most people do not have a penicillin allergy. As a result, the CDC suggest that doctors evaluate patients who claim to have a penicillin allergy. The CDC recommends testing these patients to determine if they have a true penicillin allergy.
This comes after the CDC found that 10 percent of hospitals see patients who claim to have a penicillin allergy, yet after testing are not allergic.
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If you think you have a penicillin allergy or would like to confirm this allergy, the Baz Allergy, Asthma & Sinus can help. To schedule an appointment with one of our specialists call 559-436-4500.
