In-Office Penicillin Allergy Testing

Did you know that over 90% of the pediatric patients in the US that have a label of "Penicillin/Amoxicillin Allergy" do not have a true allergy? We are happy to be one of a couple of pediatric offices in Chicago that offer Amoxicillin (Penicillin) Allergy testing at our Northwestern Office. More information can be found on our website.

The Amoxicillin challenge is considered to be the best way to determine whether your child is truly allergic to penicillin. If you want to verify whether or not your child has a true allergy to Amoxicillin or Penicillin, please call us at 312-202-0300 today to set up your initial telehealth visit.

Mislabeling is Common: About 10% of the population reports having a penicillin allergy, however more than 90% of people with this label can actually tolerate penicillin safely after a proper evaluation.

Why De-labeling is Important

  • Better Treatment: Penicillin is often the safest, cheapest, and most effective choice for common bacterial infections.

  • Fewer Side Effects: False allergy labels force doctors to prescribe broader-spectrum antibiotics that cause more side effects.

  • Stopping Resistance: Clearing false allergy records helps reduce the spread of dangerous, treatment-resistant superbugs

National Penicillin Allergy Day is observed annually on September 28, the same day penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928.

Michael Skupien