Abstract
Penicillin allergy is self-reported by 9.4% of adults in South Australia and is reflected in up to 20% of hospital medical records. Drug allergy status can be communicated through medical information jewelry, and we reported that allergy to penicillins was declared on 16.6% of MedicAlerts in Australia.
It has been estimated that 90% to 99% of people with a penicillin allergy label are not allergic to penicillin. Penicillin allergy labels influence prescribing and are associated with multiple adverse outcomes...
It has been estimated that 90% to 99% of people with a penicillin allergy label are not allergic to penicillin. Penicillin allergy labels influence prescribing and are associated with multiple adverse outcomes...
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 627-629 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology |
Volume | 124 |
Issue number | 6 |
Early online date | 15 Mar 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Penicillin allergy
- MedicAlerts
- Drug allergy status
- medical information jewelry