Prepare for National Penicillin Allergy Awareness Day by Utilizing AAAAI Resources and Sharing Educational Materials
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saturday, September 28 is National Penicillin Allergy Day. About 95% of the people with penicillin allergy listed in their electronic medical records, roughly one out of ten Americans, are not truly allergic, and they are able to safely take penicillin after evaluation. Because penicillin remains the most effective treatment for many infections, patients with an inaccurate penicillin allergy label are not getting the care they need. Removing the penicillin allergy label, called delabeling, can improve patient outcomes, significantly reduce healthcare costs and help fight antimicrobial resistance. As the leading member organization of allergist/immunologists, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) is committed to serving as a trusted source of information regarding penicillin allergy. Learn more about penicillin allergy delabeling with these valuable resources and materials.
- Penicillin allergy testing is safe for children and adults.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) is the leading membership organization of more than 7,100 allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists and other professionals with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the AAAAI is the go-to resource for patients living with allergies, asthma and immune deficiency disorders.
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Candace Archie, The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, (414) 272-6071, [email protected], aaaai.org
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