90% of reported penicillin allergies are false, research reveals

Nine out of ten people who believe they're allergic to penicillin actually aren't, and this widespread misunderstanding has serious healthcare implications.
Research shows that while 10-20% of Americans report a penicillin allergy, fewer than 1% truly have one, according to Elizabeth W. — Read the rest
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