Did you know that most people with a penicillin allergy aren’t actually allergic? Of the over 700 children and adults that have been tested by the Children’s Wisconsin Penicillin Antibiotic De-Labeling Clinic, 97% have been found to have no true allergy and can take penicillin again. Why does this matter? Having a penicillin allergy limits treatment options for common infections like ear infections, strep throat and pneumonia. The alternatives are often more expensive and less effective than pen

@Madelyn Can you eat cheese if you have a penicillin allergy? Always talk with your doctor if you have questions but it appears to be an extremely low risk #allergies #penicillin #cheese #tiktokdoc #LearnOnTikTok | Zachary Rubin, MD

195K views · 299 reactions | Roughly 10% of people report a penicillin allergy but most are not likely allergic to penicillin. Please talk with your doctor about your penicillin allergy. | Zachary Rubin, MD | Facebook