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\u00a0<\/strong>Five Things You Need to Know:<\/p>\n

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  1. Commonly Reported:<\/strong> Penicillin is the most frequently reported drug allergy, cited by 10% of patients in the US. However, true penicillin allergies are rare.<\/li>\n
  2. Possible Reactions:<\/strong> Past reactions to penicillin, such as hives, itchiness, and rashes, are common side effects and do not necessarily indicate an allergy.<\/li>\n
  3. Treatment Implications:<\/strong> Patients with a penicillin allergy label are more likely to be treated with second-line or alternative broad-spectrum antibiotics, which can be more toxic and less effective.<\/li>\n
  4. Risk Stratification Testing:<\/strong> This testing can help identify patients who are not actually allergic to penicillin.<\/li>\n
  5. Benefits of Removing the Label:<\/strong> Eliminating your penicillin allergy label ensures you have access to the best antibiotic options for treating infections.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Schedule Your Assessment<\/strong>: Call 856.963.3518 (Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to schedule a telehealth appointment with Cooper Infectious Disease\u2019s Moorestown office to assess your allergy and discuss if further evaluation is necessary.<\/p>\n

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