Try our point of care penicillin allergy de-labeling tool:
We all play a role in antibiotic stewardship.
Penicillin allergy testing now could save someone from severe medical complications in the future
Did you know?
Antibiotic allergies are commonly diagnosed in children but over 90% tolerate the medication after an evaluation by an allergist.
Read about some of the other common misconceptions about penicillin allergies:
Why should I care?
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The cost of false labels
People who are given an erroneous allergy label are known to be prescribed antibiotics that are more expensive, less effective, have more side effects, and have the potential to worsen antibiotic resistance.
Norton, A. (2018) Antibiotic Allergy in Pediatrics, Pediatrics, 41 (5) e20172497;
So what can I do?
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For patients:
Talk to your healthcare provider to learn more about how you can get tested, or click on the button below to learn more.
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For physicians:
Is your patient really allergic? Try our free antibiotic de-labeling tool hosted by Firstline