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Up to 1 in 5 Americans Think They're Allergic to Penicillin. Most Aren't.

UNITED STATES, AUG 04 – Up to 20% of Americans report penicillin allergy but fewer than 1% are truly allergic, leading to increased use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and antibiotic resistance risks.

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Imagine this: You're at your doctor's office with a sore throat.

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The IndependentThe Independent
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Think you’re allergic to penicillin? There’s a good chance you’re not

Up to 20% of Americans report that they have a penicillin allergy, yet fewer than 1% do

·London, United Kingdom
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Science AlertScience Alert
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Up to 1 in 5 Americans Think They're Allergic to Penicillin. Most Aren't.

Imagine this: You're at your doctor's office with a sore throat.

·Australia
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Science Alert broke the news in Australia on Monday, August 4, 2025.
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