Majority of Australians who report penicillin allergy not truly allergic
Penicillin, one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in Australia, was thought to cause allergies in 10% of Australians, or about 2.8 million people.
The Guardian reports: Penicillin, one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in Australia, was thought to cause allergies in 10% of Australians, or about 2.8 million people.
This health story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Majority of Australians and Australians.
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