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penicillin allergy

If you think you’re allergic to penicillin, think again

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In the U.S., penicillin allergy is the most commonly reported drug allergy with 10 percent of the population reporting an allergic reaction. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that fewer than 1 percent of the population are truly allergic.

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